YEARLY HIGH
228.7413 LBP
YEARLY LOW
175.9035 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
208.7101 LBP

2011 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 228.7413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 175.9035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.8378 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.0114 to the December average rate of 184.1575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 228.7413 was up 0.93% compared to the 2010 peak of 226.6287, 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 11,437,063 LBP
2010 Average 10,289,435 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,795,175 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,641,888.60 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

227.8075
180.1893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LBP 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 218.3490, compared to 199.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.2780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.3490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 34.6080 LBP (High: 214.8625 / Low: 180.2545). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0011 LBP (High: 224.6612 / Low: 219.6601).

September Spread (Volatile) ±34.6080
June Spread (Stable) ±5.0011

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 12.5456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 223.8393) against the same month in 2010 (average: 204.7316), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1077 (+9.33%).

2011 Avg (April) 223.8393
2010 Avg (April) 204.7316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.3211 208.9614 217.0114
February 216.2209 205.5733 209.3709
March 221.5816 212.0913 217.5314
April 228.7413 218.9516 223.8393
May 228.7413 213.8224 219.9209
June 224.6612 219.6601 222.4204
July 226.8781 216.1567 223.0047
August 225.5709 208.0505 212.7445
September 214.8625 180.2545 200.1989
October 195.0588 181.5458 189.4228
November 191.4876 175.9035 184.8982
December 188.2105 179.4940 184.1575