2010 BOB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1349 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9477 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0445 ZAR

2010 BOB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BOB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 1.1349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.9477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1873 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0656 to the December average rate of 0.9769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,675 ZAR

Yearly Average 5,222 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,738 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 936.43 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.1049

0.9653

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.0728, compared to 1.0162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0728

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1002 ZAR (High: 1.1349 / Low: 1.0347). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 ZAR (High: 1.0058 / Low: 0.9725).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1002

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.0852.

2010 Avg (May) 1.0852

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0882	1.0391	1.0656
February	1.1171	1.0636	1.0933
March	1.0882	1.0352	1.0577
April	1.0610	1.0241	1.0424
May	1.1349	1.0347	1.0852
June	1.1141	1.0650	1.0925
July	1.1105	1.0415	1.0770
August	1.0612	1.0268	1.0417
September	1.0509	0.9919	1.0169
October	1.0058	0.9725	0.9880
November	1.0268	0.9669	0.9968
December	1.0073	0.9477	0.9769