2011 ZAR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8450 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.3841 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6221 MDL

2011 ZAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.8450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 1.3841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4610 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7588 to the December average rate of 1.4362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.8450 was up 0.77% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.8309, 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 92,251 MDL

2010 Average 84,581 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 69,203 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,047.79 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.7911

1.4039

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MDL 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 1.7129, compared to 1.5313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2006 MDL (High: 1.6129 / Low: 1.4123). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0539 MDL (High: 1.7155 / Low: 1.6617).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2006

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0539

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 0.0935 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.7588) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0985 (+5.93%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.7588

2010 Avg (January) 1.6603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8450	1.6667	1.7588
February	1.7133	1.6342	1.6694
March	1.7615	1.6945	1.7284
April	1.7749	1.6707	1.7312
May	1.7384	1.6517	1.6897
June	1.7412	1.6710	1.7001
July	1.7155	1.6617	1.6956
August	1.7005	1.5675	1.6021
September	1.6129	1.4123	1.5425
October	1.5094	1.4374	1.4715
November	1.4818	1.3841	1.4397
December	1.4697	1.4008	1.4362