YEARLY HIGH
5.6288 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
5.1162 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3668 ZAR

2010 BND to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BND to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 5.6288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.1162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5126 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3437 to the December average rate of 5.2123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,144 ZAR
Yearly Average 26,834 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,581 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,563.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

5.5036
5.1858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 5.3871, compared to 5.3465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.2613 ZAR (High: 5.5577 / Low: 5.2964). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1265 ZAR (High: 5.4571 / Low: 5.3306).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2613
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1655 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 5.4771.

2010 Avg (May) 5.4771
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4342 5.2205 5.3437
February 5.5577 5.2964 5.4417
March 5.4480 5.2156 5.2947
April 5.4442 5.1899 5.3032
May 5.6288 5.3790 5.4771
June 5.5256 5.3933 5.4621
July 5.5559 5.3551 5.4685
August 5.4571 5.3306 5.3821
September 5.4176 5.2792 5.3350
October 5.4308 5.2261 5.3033
November 5.4388 5.2786 5.3778
December 5.3341 5.1162 5.2123