2011 ZAR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 3.6660 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |