YEARLY HIGH
0.4090 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3154 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3731 XCD

2011 ZAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.4090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.3154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0935 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3888 to the December average rate of 0.3300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4090 was up 0.70% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4061, 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 20,449 XCD
2010 Average 18,236 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 15,772 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,677.16 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4076
0.3230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XCD 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 0.3905, compared to 0.3557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0621 XCD (High: 0.3842 / Low: 0.3221). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 XCD (High: 0.4007 / Low: 0.3909).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.4006) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0398 (+11.04%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.4006
2010 Avg (April) 0.3608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4074 0.3747 0.3888
February 0.3867 0.3684 0.3748
March 0.3970 0.3800 0.3894
April 0.4090 0.3923 0.4006
May 0.4090 0.3823 0.3927
June 0.4007 0.3909 0.3964
July 0.4042 0.3852 0.3970
August 0.4022 0.3708 0.3799
September 0.3842 0.3221 0.3579
October 0.3486 0.3244 0.3387
November 0.3423 0.3154 0.3311
December 0.3369 0.3217 0.3300