YEARLY HIGH
7.1307 KGS
YEARLY LOW
5.3944 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3899 KGS

2011 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 7.1307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 5.3944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7363 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8278 to the December average rate of 5.6967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 7.1307 was up 0.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.1040, 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 356,536 KGS
2010 Average 314,779 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 269,720 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,816.55 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

7.1288
5.5446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KGS 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 6.7809, compared to 5.9990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.0101 KGS (High: 6.4044 / Low: 5.3944). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1727 KGS (High: 6.7318 / Low: 6.5592).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0101
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1727

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 0.3431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 6.8278) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.9148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9130 (+15.44%).

2011 Avg (January) 6.8278
2010 Avg (January) 5.9148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1307 6.5771 6.8278
February 6.8079 6.4832 6.6006
March 6.9661 6.6981 6.8561
April 7.1023 6.8309 6.9967
May 7.1023 6.5116 6.7456
June 6.7318 6.5592 6.6586
July 6.7761 6.4437 6.6403
August 6.6264 6.1102 6.2972
September 6.4044 5.3944 5.9901
October 5.9017 5.4343 5.6931
November 5.8242 5.4522 5.6766
December 5.8439 5.5534 5.6967