2011 ZAR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.7933 JPY

YEARLY LOW

9.0667 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.0607 JPY

2011 ZAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 12.7933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 9.0667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7266 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9231 to the December average rate of 9.5113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 12.7933 was down 1.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.9914, 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 639,665 JPY

2010 Average 599,716 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 453,333 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,332.10 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

12.6669

9.2245

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to JPY 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 11.8808, compared to 10.2407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.8332 JPY (High: 10.9774 / Low: 9.1442). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3182 JPY (High: 11.9826 / Low: 11.6644).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8332

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3182

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 0.8300 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 12.3801) against the same month in 2010 (average: 12.7202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3401 (-2.67%).

2011 Avg (April) 12.3801

2010 Avg (April) 12.7202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3403	11.4219	11.9231
February	11.7542	11.2740	11.4979
March	12.2236	11.1365	11.8168
April	12.7933	12.0408	12.3801
May	12.3466	11.5573	11.8292
June	11.9826	11.6644	11.8378
July	12.1128	11.3184	11.6965
August	11.4957	10.5600	10.8664
September	10.9774	9.1442	10.2163
October	9.9406	9.2529	9.6400
November	9.9207	9.0667	9.5135
December	9.7253	9.2875	9.5113