YEARLY HIGH
12.3123 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
10.2536 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3082 ZAR

2010 GIP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GIP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 12.3123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.2536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0587 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0687 to the December average rate of 10.6343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,561 ZAR
Yearly Average 56,541 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 51,268 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,293.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

12.2121
10.4908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 11.4857, compared to 11.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.7080 ZAR (High: 10.9616 / Low: 10.2536). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2609 ZAR (High: 11.2820 / Low: 11.0211).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7080
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2609

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 0.8149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 12.0687.

2010 Avg (January) 12.0687
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3123 11.6974 12.0687
February 12.1135 11.7097 11.9662
March 11.4311 10.9892 11.1513
April 11.5166 11.0265 11.2614
May 11.6018 10.9248 11.1906
June 11.5036 11.1035 11.2761
July 11.7699 11.3691 11.5242
August 11.6012 11.3393 11.4210
September 11.2831 10.9364 11.0891
October 11.1664 10.8302 10.9703
November 11.2820 11.0211 11.1458
December 10.9616 10.2536 10.6343