2011 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

658.3188 SLL

YEARLY LOW

507.6416 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

599.8487 SLL

2011 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 658.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 507.6416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 150.6772 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 604.7176 to the December average rate of 531.2551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 658.3188 was up 4.86% compared to the 2010 peak of 627.8278, 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 32,915,940 SLL

2010 Average 27,081,024 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 25,382,078 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,533,861.88 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

654.7600

520.0273

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 620.4416, compared to 579.2558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.1858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 620.4416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 579.2558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 90.7782 SLL (High: 627.9773 / Low: 537.1991). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.5151 SLL (High: 646.2635 / Low: 621.7483).

September Spread (Volatile) ±90.7782

June Spread (Stable) ±24.5151

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 28.8434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.8434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 643.5322) against the same month in 2010 (average: 527.2029), the exchange rate shifted by +116.3294 (+22.07%).

2011 Avg (April) 643.5322

2010 Avg (April) 527.2029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	626.1437	584.2259	604.7176
February	615.7739	576.3719	589.9121
March	634.1382	599.9131	616.0873
April	658.3188	629.4024	643.5322
May	658.3188	615.4266	631.4208
June	646.2635	621.7483	636.9796
July	653.3072	623.9158	642.0429
August	652.4339	597.8479	616.0255
September	627.9773	537.1991	589.3475
October	573.1004	541.2886	560.5040
November	565.3196	507.6416	536.3599
December	541.9882	517.1081	531.2551