YEARLY HIGH
9.6948 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.3119 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0843 ZAR

2010 AZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the AZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 9.6948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.3119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3829 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3090 to the December average rate of 8.5422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,474 ZAR
Yearly Average 45,422 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 41,560 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,914.40 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

9.6126
8.4449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 9.2925, compared to 8.8762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.8894 ZAR (High: 9.6255 / Low: 8.7362). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2446 ZAR (High: 9.2092 / Low: 8.9646).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8894
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.3113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 9.5153.

2010 Avg (June) 9.5153
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4919 9.0853 9.3090
February 9.6474 9.2738 9.5097
March 9.4870 9.0399 9.2164
April 9.2533 8.9299 9.0859
May 9.6255 8.7362 9.1187
June 9.6948 9.3062 9.5153
July 9.6386 9.1046 9.3955
August 9.2092 8.9646 9.0842
September 9.1195 8.6726 8.8812
October 8.8106 8.4663 8.6284
November 8.9409 8.4945 8.7256
December 8.7708 8.3119 8.5422