YEARLY HIGH
1222.1527 LAK
YEARLY LOW
934.2758 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1111.7366 LAK

2011 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1222.1527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 934.2758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 287.8769 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1163.5364 to the December average rate of 977.2404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1222.1527 was up 0.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 1212.5192, 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 61,107,633 LAK
2010 Average 56,572,302 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 46,713,789 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,393,843.85 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1218.2498
955.3305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 1166.4783, compared to 1056.9950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 109.4833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1166.4783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1056.9950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 187.7653 LAK (High: 1144.4661 / Low: 956.7008). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.2403 LAK (High: 1196.7711 / Low: 1160.5308).

September Spread (Volatile) ±187.7653
June Spread (Stable) ±36.2403

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 65.7753 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -65.7753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1196.3399) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1153.8370), the exchange rate shifted by +42.5029 (+3.68%).

2011 Avg (April) 1196.3399
2010 Avg (April) 1153.8370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1218.0874 1122.6034 1163.5364
February 1158.3690 1103.7945 1121.9888
March 1189.4486 1138.3481 1164.5072
April 1222.1527 1167.9195 1196.3399
May 1222.1527 1140.5851 1171.2093
June 1196.7711 1160.5308 1181.2882
July 1202.9274 1149.5740 1181.5730
August 1197.4479 1100.6636 1129.2287
September 1144.4661 956.7008 1063.4534
October 1038.9858 969.0144 1007.5468
November 1020.6282 934.2758 982.9276
December 997.9316 952.6286 977.2404