2011 ZAR to SVC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3295 SVC

YEARLY LOW

1.0218 SVC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2120 SVC

2011 ZAR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.3295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 1.0218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3077 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2633 to the December average rate of 1.0695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3295 was up 0.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3197, 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 66,473 SVC

2010 Average 59,864 SVC

Yearly Trough Low 51,090 SVC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,383.35 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3250

1.0462

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SVC 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 1.2688, compared to 1.1552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2020 SVC (High: 1.2486 / Low: 1.0466). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 SVC (High: 1.3021 / Low: 1.2700).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2020

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

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 0.0714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1.3018) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1112 (+9.34%).

2011 Avg (April) 1.3018

2010 Avg (April) 1.1906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3237	1.2175	1.2633
February	1.2566	1.1971	1.2180
March	1.2901	1.2349	1.2656
April	1.3295	1.2748	1.3018
May	1.3295	1.2422	1.2760
June	1.3021	1.2700	1.2882
July	1.3132	1.2512	1.2903
August	1.3066	1.2048	1.2341
September	1.2486	1.0466	1.1627
October	1.1328	1.0541	1.1004
November	1.1122	1.0218	1.0740
December	1.0923	1.0425	1.0695