YEARLY HIGH
5.7437 DOP
YEARLY LOW
4.4852 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2512 DOP

2011 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 5.7437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 4.4852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2584 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3919 to the December average rate of 4.7074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.7437 was up 2.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.6267, 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 287,184 DOP
2010 Average 250,957 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 224,262 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,921.95 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5.7068
4.6165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DOP 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 5.4636, compared to 5.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.8897 DOP (High: 5.4422 / Low: 4.5525). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1413 DOP (High: 5.6314 / Low: 5.4901).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8897
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1413

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 0.2918 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 5.6160) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.9477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6683 (+13.51%).

2011 Avg (April) 5.6160
2010 Avg (April) 4.9477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6545 5.2043 5.3919
February 5.4082 5.1508 5.2344
March 5.5661 5.3122 5.4509
April 5.7437 5.4978 5.6160
May 5.7437 5.3673 5.5107
June 5.6314 5.4901 5.5777
July 5.6916 5.4515 5.5968
August 5.6360 5.2110 5.3498
September 5.4422 4.5525 5.0580
October 4.9570 4.5997 4.8130
November 4.8740 4.4852 4.7080
December 4.8002 4.5812 4.7074