YEARLY HIGH
0.5531 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4252 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5043 QAR

2011 ZAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.5531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.4252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1279 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5256 to the December average rate of 0.4450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5531 was up 0.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5492, 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 27,657 QAR
2010 Average 24,907 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,262 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,394.74 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5512
0.4354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to QAR 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 0.5279, compared to 0.4806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0840 QAR (High: 0.5195 / Low: 0.4355). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 QAR (High: 0.5416 / Low: 0.5285).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0840
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.5415) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0461 (+9.32%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.5415
2010 Avg (April) 0.4954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5506 0.5066 0.5256
February 0.5228 0.4980 0.5067
March 0.5368 0.5138 0.5265
April 0.5531 0.5303 0.5415
May 0.5531 0.5168 0.5309
June 0.5416 0.5285 0.5359
July 0.5463 0.5210 0.5368
August 0.5437 0.5011 0.5135
September 0.5195 0.4355 0.4837
October 0.4712 0.4386 0.4578
November 0.4629 0.4252 0.4469
December 0.4550 0.4339 0.4450