YEARLY HIGH
1.8672 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.6481 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7146 MXN

2011 ZAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.8672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 1.6481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2191 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7535 to the December average rate of 1.6819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.8672 was up 0.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.8672, 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 93,362 MXN
2010 Average 86,393 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 82,407 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,955.03 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.7610
1.6718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MXN 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 1.7245, compared to 1.7047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.1756 MXN (High: 1.8672 / Low: 1.6916). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 MXN (High: 1.7053 / Low: 1.6670).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1756
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.7535) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.7208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+1.90%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.7535
2010 Avg (January) 1.7208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8672 1.6916 1.7535
February 1.7385 1.6481 1.6792
March 1.7566 1.7074 1.7356
April 1.7672 1.7103 1.7411
May 1.7487 1.6607 1.6986
June 1.7553 1.7118 1.7391
July 1.7498 1.6817 1.7206
August 1.7657 1.7009 1.7267
September 1.7632 1.6658 1.7269
October 1.7053 1.6670 1.6902
November 1.7052 1.6564 1.6820
December 1.7243 1.6495 1.6819