YEARLY HIGH
7.2181 SYP
YEARLY LOW
5.8410 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6443 SYP

2011 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 7.2181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 5.8410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3770 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7551 to the December average rate of 6.3086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 7.2181 was up 2.22% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.0616, 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 360,903 SYP
2010 Average 317,581 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 292,052 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,851.37 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

7.1570
6.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 6.8317, compared to 6.4570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.9226 SYP (High: 6.7685 / Low: 5.8459). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1712 SYP (High: 7.0607 / Low: 6.8895).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9226
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1712

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 0.3045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 7.0636) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.2967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7669 (+12.18%).

2011 Avg (April) 7.0636
2010 Avg (April) 6.2967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0797 6.5069 6.7551
February 6.6929 6.4129 6.5080
March 6.9973 6.5846 6.7580
April 7.2181 6.9137 7.0636
May 7.2181 6.7364 6.9207
June 7.0607 6.8895 6.9847
July 7.1295 6.7967 6.9977
August 7.0875 6.5283 6.6933
September 6.7685 5.8459 6.3934
October 6.3705 5.9942 6.2195
November 6.5524 5.8410 6.1292
December 6.4534 6.1555 6.3086