2011 ZAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0180 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9478 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9978 LSL

2011 ZAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 1.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.9478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0702 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9969 to the December average rate of 1.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0180 was up 0.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0180, 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 50,901 LSL

2010 Average 50,016 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 47,390 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,511.64 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0043

0.9833

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LSL 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 0.9995, compared to 0.9962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0661 LSL (High: 1.0180 / Low: 0.9519). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 LSL (High: 1.0068 / Low: 0.9976).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0661

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.9938) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9990), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-0.52%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.9938

2010 Avg (October) 0.9990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0056	0.9844	0.9969
February	1.0120	0.9935	1.0006
March	1.0081	0.9903	1.0010
April	1.0092	0.9884	1.0026
May	1.0092	0.9836	0.9978
June	1.0052	0.9907	0.9981
July	1.0072	0.9895	1.0006
August	1.0099	0.9789	0.9980
September	1.0073	0.9478	0.9850
October	1.0180	0.9519	0.9938
November	1.0069	0.9900	0.9994
December	1.0068	0.9976	1.0003