2011 ZAR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.6842 MRO

YEARLY LOW

33.4371 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.7101 MRO

2011 ZAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 42.6842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 33.4371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2470 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.4776 to the December average rate of 35.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 42.6842 was up 0.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 42.4740, 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 2,134,209 MRO

2010 Average 1,875,828 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 1,671,857 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 462,352.06 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

41.5130

34.3734

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MRO 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 40.2095, compared to 37.2107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 6.0527 MRO (High: 39.8676 / Low: 33.8149). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2526 MRO (High: 40.7364 / Low: 39.4838).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.0527

June Spread (Stable) ±1.2526

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 1.8754 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 40.4776) against the same month in 2010 (average: 34.9159), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5617 (+15.93%).

2011 Avg (January) 40.4776

2010 Avg (January) 34.9159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.6842	38.5299	40.4776
February	41.3299	37.9423	39.2568
March	41.8348	39.5701	40.8224
April	42.5019	39.6205	40.9181
May	41.4001	38.3299	39.6003
June	40.7364	39.4838	40.1822
July	41.7215	39.4884	40.6128
August	41.2617	38.2601	39.2066
September	39.8676	33.8149	37.3313
October	37.5066	34.0141	36.1445
November	36.2986	33.4371	34.9684
December	35.9677	33.9570	35.0003