YEARLY HIGH
727.5918 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
593.6622 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
674.2211 ZMK

2011 ZAR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 727.5918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 593.6622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.9295 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 690.4596 to the December average rate of 627.7832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 727.5918 was up 0.51% compared to the 2010 peak of 723.8711, 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 36,379,589 ZMK
2010 Average 32,948,117 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 29,683,111 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,696,477.46 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

722.8687
610.3403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ZMK 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 692.2918, compared to 656.1503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.1415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 692.2918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 656.1503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 115.3448 ZMK (High: 709.9990 / Low: 594.6542). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3034 ZMK (High: 697.5206 / Low: 682.2172).

September Spread (Volatile) ±115.3448
March Spread (Stable) ±15.3034

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 42.4769 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.4769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 713.4914) against the same month in 2010 (average: 671.8595), the exchange rate shifted by +41.6319 (+6.20%).

2011 Avg (July) 713.4914
2010 Avg (July) 671.8595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 724.5918 672.4022 690.4596
February 683.5738 653.7930 666.8624
March 697.5206 682.2172 688.9333
April 716.2483 684.1672 702.0623
May 716.2483 676.8955 694.8794
June 720.2568 701.5370 710.5538
July 727.5918 696.4132 713.4914
August 721.9472 682.5701 696.8430
September 709.9990 594.6542 654.3661
October 639.3464 593.6622 624.7007
November 636.8352 596.5698 619.7177
December 642.5532 610.6772 627.7832