YEARLY HIGH
1721.2833 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1077.0096 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1457.8841 IRR

2011 ZAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 1721.2833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 1077.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 644.2737 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1498.1337 to the December average rate of 1321.3612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1721.2833 was up 10.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 1561.9999, 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 86,064,166 IRR
2010 Average 68,943,322 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 53,850,480 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,213,685.77 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1644.4090
1192.9006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to IRR 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 1521.9412, compared to 1393.8269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 128.1143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1521.9412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1393.8269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 302.3460 IRR (High: 1379.3556 / Low: 1077.0096). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.0792 IRR (High: 1482.7128 / Low: 1417.6336).

November Spread (Volatile) ±302.3460
February Spread (Stable) ±65.0792

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 107.7397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -107.7397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 1606.7833) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1308.6990), the exchange rate shifted by +298.0843 (+22.78%).

2011 Avg (June) 1606.7833
2010 Avg (June) 1308.6990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1567.3435 1443.9417 1498.1337
February 1482.7128 1417.6336 1441.4200
March 1535.7649 1459.0804 1494.7251
April 1595.7200 1520.2898 1553.1318
May 1595.7200 1501.3637 1537.4536
June 1721.2833 1560.0596 1606.7833
July 1586.6825 1509.6721 1562.4223
August 1575.1471 1456.1400 1492.2537
September 1511.0546 1284.8206 1418.1318
October 1388.3627 1290.0929 1338.2660
November 1379.3556 1077.0096 1230.5263
December 1377.2514 1128.2140 1321.3612