2011 ZAR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 ZAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the ZAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 138.2673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 105.7317.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.5356 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.9177 to the December average rate of 110.5785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 138.2673 was up 1.96% compared to the 2010 peak of 135.6076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
ZAR to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 132.1434, compared to 120.3973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.7461 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 21.5711 CDF (High: 130.8537 / Low: 109.2826). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0405 CDF (High: 135.4207 / Low: 131.3803).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.8435 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 135.5760) against the same month in 2010 (average: 121.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5602 (+12.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 137.2642 | 126.9883 | 130.9177 |
| February | 131.4290 | 124.7514 | 127.4294 |
| March | 134.1937 | 129.4679 | 132.0788 |
| April | 138.2673 | 132.7660 | 135.5760 |
| May | 138.2673 | 129.1966 | 133.1936 |
| June | 135.4207 | 131.3803 | 133.6649 |
| July | 138.0830 | 131.0649 | 134.5031 |
| August | 136.0504 | 125.0995 | 128.5617 |
| September | 130.8537 | 109.2826 | 121.7183 |
| October | 118.6040 | 110.8432 | 115.2343 |
| November | 116.3177 | 105.7317 | 111.7880 |
| December | 112.8024 | 107.2261 | 110.5785 |