YEARLY HIGH
0.9795 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.8985 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9463 BWP

2011 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.8985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0810 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9589 to the December average rate of 0.9185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9795 was down 0.75% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,973 BWP
2010 Average 46,619 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 44,923 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,049.83 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.9733
0.9107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.9580, compared to 0.9346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0547 BWP (High: 0.9571 / Low: 0.9024). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BWP (High: 0.9702 / Low: 0.9593).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0547
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.9589) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0574 (+6.37%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.9589
2010 Avg (January) 0.9015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9795 0.9418 0.9589
February 0.9552 0.9366 0.9444
March 0.9766 0.9467 0.9584
April 0.9695 0.9573 0.9636
May 0.9663 0.9487 0.9578
June 0.9702 0.9593 0.9649
July 0.9766 0.9581 0.9681
August 0.9696 0.9374 0.9498
September 0.9571 0.9024 0.9359
October 0.9281 0.9092 0.9196
November 0.9411 0.8985 0.9159
December 0.9261 0.9097 0.9185