2011 ZAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

245.3856 SOS

YEARLY LOW

189.1975 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

223.5632 SOS

2011 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 245.3856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 189.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.1881 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.2978 to the December average rate of 198.2953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 245.3856 was up 1.64% compared to the 2010 peak of 241.4203, 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 12,269,281 SOS

2010 Average 10,670,946 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 9,459,874 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,809,407.05 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

244.1179

194.1297

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SOS 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 232.4304, compared to 214.6961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.7344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 232.4304

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.6961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 38.2121 SOS (High: 232.6104 / Low: 194.3983). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0240 SOS (High: 240.3159 / Low: 233.2919).

September Spread (Volatile) ±38.2121

June Spread (Stable) ±7.0240

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 14.4130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.4130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 239.9522) against the same month in 2010 (average: 212.1532), the exchange rate shifted by +27.7990 (+13.10%).

2011 Avg (July) 239.9522

2010 Avg (July) 212.1532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	242.7960	222.6861	231.2978
February	230.5178	219.0211	222.9590
March	235.9479	226.5460	231.8086
April	243.1017	233.4414	238.0689
May	243.1017	226.4381	233.1720
June	240.3159	233.2919	237.2761
July	245.3856	231.0423	239.9522
August	244.2154	224.9947	230.4711
September	232.6104	194.3983	216.0582
October	209.8343	195.7909	204.0448
November	206.7811	189.1975	199.3546
December	203.0337	193.7045	198.2953