YEARLY HIGH
0.1943 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1533 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1740 SGD

2011 ZAR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.1533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1858 to the December average rate of 0.1583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1943 was up 0.06% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1942, 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 9,716 SGD
2010 Average 9,315 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 7,666 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,049.18 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1886
0.1555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SGD 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 0.1824, compared to 0.1655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0162 SGD (High: 0.1718 / Low: 0.1556). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SGD (High: 0.1832 / Low: 0.1798).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.1858) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1872), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.75%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.1858
2010 Avg (January) 0.1872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1943 0.1782 0.1858
February 0.1826 0.1753 0.1777
March 0.1858 0.1805 0.1835
April 0.1892 0.1816 0.1855
May 0.1861 0.1771 0.1805
June 0.1832 0.1798 0.1817
July 0.1828 0.1744 0.1794
August 0.1796 0.1667 0.1706
September 0.1718 0.1556 0.1658
October 0.1636 0.1560 0.1605
November 0.1623 0.1533 0.1583
December 0.1605 0.1557 0.1583