YEARLY HIGH
0.0425 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0324 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0383 KWD

2011 ZAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0406 to the December average rate of 0.0340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0425 was up 0.19% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0425, 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 2,127 KWD
2010 Average 1,963 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,618 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 508.66 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0419
0.0332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KWD 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 0.0403, compared to 0.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0057 KWD (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0331). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 KWD (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0400).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0406) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+5.49%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0406
2010 Avg (January) 0.0385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0425 0.0390 0.0406
February 0.0400 0.0384 0.0390
March 0.0409 0.0392 0.0402
April 0.0417 0.0403 0.0411
May 0.0417 0.0393 0.0402
June 0.0409 0.0400 0.0405
July 0.0410 0.0393 0.0404
August 0.0408 0.0376 0.0385
September 0.0389 0.0331 0.0366
October 0.0355 0.0334 0.0347
November 0.0350 0.0324 0.0339
December 0.0346 0.0331 0.0340