YEARLY HIGH
0.9046 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.7014 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8232 EGP

2011 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.9046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.7014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2032 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8395 to the December average rate of 0.7358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9046 was up 3.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.8757, 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 45,229 EGP
2010 Average 38,587 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 35,069 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,160.22 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.9012
0.7196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to EGP 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 0.8576, compared to 0.7889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1354 EGP (High: 0.8500 / Low: 0.7146). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 EGP (High: 0.8834 / Low: 0.8626).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1354
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.8680) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1306 (+17.70%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.8680
2010 Avg (May) 0.7375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8778 0.8152 0.8395
February 0.8459 0.8046 0.8185
March 0.8794 0.8370 0.8572
April 0.9040 0.8674 0.8861
May 0.9046 0.8460 0.8680
June 0.8834 0.8626 0.8760
July 0.8943 0.8502 0.8785
August 0.8878 0.8171 0.8405
September 0.8500 0.7146 0.7927
October 0.7733 0.7179 0.7508
November 0.7590 0.7014 0.7348
December 0.7515 0.7168 0.7358