YEARLY HIGH
6.9489 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.3558 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7211 ZAR

2010 AUD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the AUD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 6.9489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 6.3558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5931 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8021 to the December average rate of 6.7746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,745 ZAR
Yearly Average 33,605 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 31,779 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,965.66 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

6.9322
6.4893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 6.7240, compared to 6.7181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.4954 ZAR (High: 6.9022 / Low: 6.4068). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0825 ZAR (High: 6.8200 / Low: 6.7374).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4954
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 6.8953.

2010 Avg (November) 6.8953
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9008 6.6617 6.8021
February 6.9464 6.6005 6.8055
March 6.8864 6.7024 6.7570
April 6.9342 6.6699 6.8049
May 6.9022 6.4068 6.6484
June 6.6323 6.3558 6.5263
July 6.6808 6.4940 6.6045
August 6.6610 6.4905 6.5699
September 6.7528 6.5823 6.6795
October 6.8635 6.6930 6.7849
November 6.9489 6.8215 6.8953
December 6.8200 6.7374 6.7746