YEARLY HIGH
76.4971 CRC
YEARLY LOW
58.1934 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.5022 CRC

2011 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 76.4971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 58.1934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3038 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.6284 to the December average rate of 61.2639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 76.4971 was down 1.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 77.6518, 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 3,824,857 CRC
2010 Average 3,589,436 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,909,669 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 915,187.88 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

75.3404
59.9842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CRC 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 72.3870, compared to 66.6174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.3870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.6174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 12.0024 CRC (High: 72.3683 / Low: 60.3659). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9182 CRC (High: 74.8114 / Low: 72.8933).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.0024
June Spread (Stable) ±1.9182

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.6660 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 72.6284) against the same month in 2010 (average: 74.6388), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0104 (-2.69%).

2011 Avg (January) 72.6284
2010 Avg (January) 74.6388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.4971 69.6946 72.6284
February 71.3416 68.2206 69.3369
March 73.0683 70.3213 71.9652
April 75.6133 72.1993 73.9687
May 75.6133 70.4330 72.4054
June 74.8114 72.8933 74.0175
July 75.1538 71.8750 74.0607
August 75.0317 68.9065 70.9485
September 72.3683 60.3659 67.2825
October 65.7113 61.8283 64.1970
November 65.0068 58.1934 61.9521
December 62.4013 59.3225 61.2639