2011 ZAR to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1520 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1168 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1385 USD

2011 ZAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.1520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.1168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0352 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1444 to the December average rate of 0.1222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1520 was up 0.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1509, 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 7,598 USD

2010 Average 6,843 USD

Yearly Trough Low 5,839 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,758.94 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1514

0.1196

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to USD 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 0.1450, compared to 0.1320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1450

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0231 USD (High: 0.1427 / Low: 0.1196). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 USD (High: 0.1488 / Low: 0.1452).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.1488) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+9.32%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.1488

2010 Avg (April) 0.1361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1513	0.1392	0.1444
February	0.1436	0.1368	0.1392
March	0.1475	0.1411	0.1446
April	0.1520	0.1457	0.1488
May	0.1520	0.1420	0.1459
June	0.1488	0.1452	0.1472
July	0.1501	0.1431	0.1475
August	0.1494	0.1377	0.1411
September	0.1427	0.1196	0.1329
October	0.1295	0.1205	0.1258
November	0.1272	0.1168	0.1228
December	0.1249	0.1192	0.1222