YEARLY HIGH
1.1630 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0041 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0813 ZAR

2010 CNY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the CNY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.1630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1589 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0936 to the December average rate of 1.0256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,075 ZAR
Yearly Average 27,031 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,102 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,973.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.1345
1.0157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.1031, compared to 1.0594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0862 ZAR (High: 1.1630 / Low: 1.0768). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 ZAR (High: 1.0869 / Low: 1.0636).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0862
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.1170.

2010 Avg (May) 1.1170
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1157 1.0684 1.0936
February 1.1484 1.0936 1.1246
March 1.1225 1.0644 1.0855
April 1.0961 1.0618 1.0765
May 1.1630 1.0768 1.1170
June 1.1397 1.0997 1.1215
July 1.1431 1.0787 1.1127
August 1.0869 1.0636 1.0755
September 1.0756 1.0402 1.0569
October 1.0557 1.0212 1.0370
November 1.0734 1.0191 1.0485
December 1.0527 1.0041 1.0256