YEARLY HIGH
0.7166 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5214 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6343 ZAR

2010 ETB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ETB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.7166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1952 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6933 to the December average rate of 0.5370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,583 ZAR
Yearly Average 3,172 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,607 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 976.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.7261
0.5199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.6811, compared to 0.5876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 0.1003 ZAR (High: 0.6508 / Low: 0.5505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 ZAR (High: 0.6572 / Low: 0.6407).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0799 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 0.7089.

2010 Avg (February) 0.7089
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7079 0.6758 0.6933
February 0.7166 0.6906 0.7089
March 0.6860 0.6545 0.6650
April 0.6676 0.6461 0.6559
May 0.7105 0.6533 0.6805
June 0.6957 0.6676 0.6828
July 0.6908 0.6514 0.6725
August 0.6572 0.6407 0.6493
September 0.6508 0.5505 0.5694
October 0.5574 0.5372 0.5466
November 0.5635 0.5360 0.5505
December 0.5527 0.5214 0.5370