YEARLY HIGH
23.4993 NGN
YEARLY LOW
18.6163 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5691 NGN

2011 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 23.4993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 18.6163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8831 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0359 to the December average rate of 19.8536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 23.4993 was up 2.05% compared to the 2010 peak of 23.0281, 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 1,174,967 NGN
2010 Average 1,034,092 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 930,813 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244,153.82 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

23.3552
19.1526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NGN 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 22.4102, compared to 20.7280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 3.2812 NGN (High: 22.0834 / Low: 18.8023). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7968 NGN (High: 23.2245 / Low: 22.4277).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.2812
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7968

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 0.9085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 23.0050) against the same month in 2010 (average: 20.4774), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5276 (+12.34%).

2011 Avg (April) 23.0050
2010 Avg (April) 20.4774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0329 21.1874 22.0359
February 22.0222 20.8837 21.2875
March 22.8880 22.0637 22.4342
April 23.4993 22.5452 23.0050
May 23.4993 22.2692 22.7675
June 23.2245 22.4277 22.9309
July 22.9109 21.7600 22.4544
August 22.8256 20.5756 21.6707
September 22.0834 18.8023 20.7622
October 20.8674 19.1126 20.1244
November 20.1316 18.6163 19.5028
December 20.1840 19.3156 19.8536