2011 ZAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2057 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.8900 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0543 SBD

2011 ZAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.2057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.8900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3157 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1269 to the December average rate of 0.9332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2057 was up 0.26% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2026, 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 60,286 SBD

2010 Average 53,480 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 44,500 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,786.71 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1583

0.9066

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SBD 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 1.1135, compared to 0.9952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1383 SBD (High: 1.0578 / Low: 0.9196). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 SBD (High: 1.1033 / Low: 1.0654).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1383

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

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 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.1269) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0724 (+6.87%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.1269

2010 Avg (January) 1.0545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2057	1.0689	1.1269
February	1.1033	1.0654	1.0785
March	1.1206	1.0803	1.1064
April	1.1574	1.1166	1.1373
May	1.1554	1.1017	1.1222
June	1.1280	1.0875	1.1096
July	1.1110	1.0619	1.0903
August	1.1109	1.0196	1.0457
September	1.0578	0.9196	1.0049
October	0.9915	0.9360	0.9695
November	0.9504	0.8900	0.9276
December	0.9595	0.9079	0.9332