YEARLY HIGH
0.4634 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3733 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4230 MYR

2011 ZAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.3733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0901 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4421 to the December average rate of 0.3860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4634 was down 0.19% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4643, 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 23,169 MYR
2010 Average 22,006 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 18,665 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,504.33 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4542
0.3798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MYR 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 0.4397, compared to 0.4064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0434 MYR (High: 0.4250 / Low: 0.3817). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 MYR (High: 0.4497 / Low: 0.4418).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.4421) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4529), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0108 (-2.39%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.4421
2010 Avg (January) 0.4529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4634 0.4257 0.4421
February 0.4378 0.4169 0.4237
March 0.4462 0.4312 0.4389
April 0.4539 0.4403 0.4480
May 0.4503 0.4304 0.4396
June 0.4497 0.4418 0.4458
July 0.4489 0.4309 0.4412
August 0.4396 0.4114 0.4212
September 0.4250 0.3817 0.4084
October 0.4004 0.3837 0.3943
November 0.3990 0.3733 0.3872
December 0.3919 0.3794 0.3860