YEARLY HIGH
0.1429 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1008 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1227 CHF

2011 ZAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1380 to the December average rate of 0.1139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1429 was down 6.21% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1523, 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 7,143 CHF
2010 Average 7,121 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,039 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,104.32 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1408
0.1074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CHF 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 0.1313, compared to 0.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0161 CHF (High: 0.1169 / Low: 0.1008). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 CHF (High: 0.1335 / Low: 0.1305).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.1380) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.43%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.1380
2010 Avg (January) 0.1386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1429 0.1311 0.1380
February 0.1335 0.1305 0.1323
March 0.1354 0.1270 0.1330
April 0.1377 0.1303 0.1335
May 0.1315 0.1228 0.1273
June 0.1251 0.1213 0.1237
July 0.1262 0.1171 0.1214
August 0.1169 0.1008 0.1102
September 0.1215 0.1085 0.1153
October 0.1161 0.1097 0.1127
November 0.1140 0.1079 0.1115
December 0.1160 0.1116 0.1139