YEARLY HIGH
13.1422 JMD
YEARLY LOW
10.0323 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8999 JMD

2011 ZAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 13.1422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 10.0323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1100 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5434 to the December average rate of 10.5412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.1422 was up 0.50% compared to the 2010 peak of 13.0773, 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 657,112 JMD
2010 Average 599,997 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 501,614 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,497.75 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

12.9328
10.3238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to JMD 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 12.4826, compared to 11.3173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.0065 JMD (High: 12.2262 / Low: 10.2197). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3702 JMD (High: 12.7177 / Low: 12.3475).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0065
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3702

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 0.6879 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 12.5434) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.8567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6866 (+5.79%).

2011 Avg (January) 12.5434
2010 Avg (January) 11.8567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1422 12.0777 12.5434
February 12.5131 11.8746 12.0960
March 12.8547 12.2749 12.5855
April 12.9486 12.4148 12.7154
May 12.9486 12.0895 12.4101
June 12.7177 12.3475 12.5450
July 12.8276 12.2225 12.5805
August 12.7716 11.7482 12.0570
September 12.2262 10.2197 11.3691
October 11.1371 10.3517 10.7955
November 10.9332 10.0323 10.5605
December 10.7885 10.2836 10.5412