YEARLY HIGH
10.7540 NPR
YEARLY LOW
9.2962 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2157 NPR

2011 ZAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 10.7540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 9.2962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4578 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2773 to the December average rate of 10.2541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 10.7540 was up 0.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 10.6702, 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 537,702 NPR
2010 Average 488,159 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 464,810 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,891.66 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

10.6518
9.6648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NPR 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 10.3404, compared to 10.0911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.1522 NPR (High: 10.4484 / Low: 9.2962). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2599 NPR (High: 10.6921 / Low: 10.4322).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1522
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2599

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 0.3651 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 10.5418) against the same month in 2010 (average: 9.6104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9314 (+9.69%).

2011 Avg (April) 10.5418
2010 Avg (April) 9.6104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6920 9.9337 10.2773
February 10.2159 9.7188 9.9122
March 10.4080 10.0321 10.2550
April 10.7540 10.3686 10.5418
May 10.7540 10.2872 10.4867
June 10.6921 10.4322 10.5696
July 10.6158 10.2101 10.4771
August 10.5419 9.9288 10.2288
September 10.4484 9.2962 10.0359
October 10.0599 9.3328 9.7470
November 10.1226 9.5253 9.8034
December 10.5536 10.0206 10.2541