2011 ZAR to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3913 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.3030 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3434 LTL

2011 ZAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.3030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0883 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3733 to the December average rate of 0.3204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3913 was down 0.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3940, 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 19,566 LTL

2010 Average 17,833 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 15,149 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,416.27 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3793

0.3068

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LTL 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 0.3570, compared to 0.3298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0403 LTL (High: 0.3913 / Low: 0.3510). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 LTL (High: 0.3575 / Low: 0.3501).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.3733) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0491 (+15.13%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.3733

2010 Avg (January) 0.3242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3913	0.3510	0.3733
February	0.3588	0.3469	0.3523
March	0.3627	0.3480	0.3569
April	0.3630	0.3489	0.3555
May	0.3563	0.3464	0.3507
June	0.3575	0.3501	0.3535
July	0.3624	0.3506	0.3566
August	0.3607	0.3308	0.3399
September	0.3452	0.3076	0.3327
October	0.3251	0.3071	0.3166
November	0.3194	0.3030	0.3128
December	0.3297	0.3155	0.3204