YEARLY HIGH
170.0591 KRW
YEARLY LOW
135.8614 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.1518 KRW

2011 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 170.0591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 135.8614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1977 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.6256 to the December average rate of 140.3454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 170.0591 was down 0.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 171.2796, 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 8,502,954 KRW
2010 Average 7,908,216 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 6,793,068 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,709,886.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

164.2419
136.9888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KRW 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 159.6110, compared to 146.6926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.6110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.6926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 14.3510 KRW (High: 170.0591 / Low: 155.7081). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9408 KRW (High: 163.8804 / Low: 159.9396).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.3510
March Spread (Stable) ±3.9408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.1168 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 161.6256) against the same month in 2010 (average: 152.7561), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8695 (+5.81%).

2011 Avg (January) 161.6256
2010 Avg (January) 152.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.0591 155.7081 161.6256
February 161.5516 152.0294 155.5088
March 163.8804 159.9396 161.9708
April 163.2057 158.7339 161.2512
May 162.4009 155.7597 158.1311
June 160.8200 156.8236 159.1785
July 158.7639 151.8709 156.0006
August 156.9832 148.8072 151.6669
September 151.6809 139.9332 148.0045
October 149.0638 140.5484 144.8781
November 143.2606 135.8614 139.2599
December 143.1952 137.9900 140.3454