YEARLY HIGH
1.1234 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0133 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0732 ZAR

2010 BWP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BWP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.1234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1101 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1093 to the December average rate of 1.0340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,617 ZAR
Yearly Average 5,366 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,067 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.36 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.1169
1.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1.0883, compared to 1.0582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0623 ZAR (High: 1.0756 / Low: 1.0133). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 ZAR (High: 1.0680 / Low: 1.0497).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0623
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 1.1082.

2010 Avg (February) 1.1082
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1192 1.0908 1.1093
February 1.1234 1.0945 1.1082
March 1.1000 1.0482 1.0801
April 1.0972 1.0626 1.0800
May 1.1008 1.0411 1.0735
June 1.0875 1.0638 1.0785
July 1.0924 1.0696 1.0812
August 1.0756 1.0133 1.0630
September 1.0680 1.0497 1.0596
October 1.0709 1.0482 1.0576
November 1.0671 1.0460 1.0537
December 1.0445 1.0234 1.0340