2011 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0983 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0750 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0877 XDR

2011 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.0750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0934 to the December average rate of 0.0791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0983 was up 0.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0979, 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 4,913 XDR

2010 Average 4,487 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 3,751 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,161.40 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0949

0.0769

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XDR 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 0.0917, compared to 0.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0917

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0123 XDR (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0768). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 XDR (High: 0.0931 / Low: 0.0912).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0934) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+9.06%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0934

2010 Avg (January) 0.0856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0983	0.0891	0.0934
February	0.0913	0.0876	0.0891
March	0.0930	0.0890	0.0915
April	0.0948	0.0912	0.0932
May	0.0938	0.0895	0.0912
June	0.0931	0.0912	0.0921
July	0.0941	0.0902	0.0924
August	0.0928	0.0856	0.0879
September	0.0891	0.0768	0.0843
October	0.0816	0.0779	0.0800
November	0.0806	0.0750	0.0784
December	0.0805	0.0775	0.0791