YEARLY HIGH
17.4724 ISK
YEARLY LOW
13.9840 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0563 ISK

2011 ZAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 17.4724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 13.9840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4884 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8413 to the December average rate of 14.7791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 17.4724 was down 1.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 17.7036, 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 873,621 ISK
2010 Average 833,869 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 699,202 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,418.72 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

17.3521
14.1153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ISK 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 16.6998, compared to 15.4128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.1491 ISK (High: 16.2951 / Low: 14.1460). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4376 ISK (High: 17.2399 / Low: 16.8024).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1491
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4376

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 16.8413) against the same month in 2010 (average: 16.8584), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-0.10%).

2011 Avg (January) 16.8413
2010 Avg (January) 16.8584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4724 16.1531 16.8413
February 16.6538 15.9078 16.2323
March 16.9302 16.2518 16.6672
April 17.0441 16.5430 16.8016
May 16.9285 16.4721 16.6937
June 17.2399 16.8024 16.9628
July 17.3477 16.8419 17.0824
August 17.2824 15.6178 16.1582
September 16.2951 14.1460 15.4846
October 14.8580 14.1733 14.5877
November 14.7490 13.9840 14.3850
December 15.1482 14.4774 14.7791