YEARLY HIGH
2.0349 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6684 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8734 ZAR

2010 ARS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ARS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.6684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3665 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9630 to the December average rate of 1.7154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,175 ZAR
Yearly Average 9,367 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,342 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,832.72 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.0226
1.6874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to ZAR 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 1.9469, compared to 1.7999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1384 ZAR (High: 2.0349 / Low: 1.8965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0448 ZAR (High: 1.8757 / Low: 1.8309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1384
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0748 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.9572.

2010 Avg (May) 1.9572
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9994 1.9215 1.9630
February 2.0270 1.9463 1.9947
March 1.9839 1.8824 1.9199
April 1.9342 1.8704 1.8967
May 2.0349 1.8965 1.9572
June 1.9854 1.9045 1.9500
July 1.9696 1.8583 1.9179
August 1.8757 1.8309 1.8546
September 1.8546 1.7518 1.8050
October 1.7826 1.7184 1.7474
November 1.7991 1.7156 1.7591
December 1.7594 1.6684 1.7154