2010 GMD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2948 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2339 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2656 ZAR

2010 GMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.2948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.2339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0609 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2844 to the December average rate of 0.2465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,474 ZAR

Yearly Average 1,328 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,169 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.37 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.2939

0.2412

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2782, compared to 0.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2782

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0303 ZAR (High: 0.2914 / Low: 0.2611). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 ZAR (High: 0.2631 / Low: 0.2535).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 0.2895.

2010 Avg (February) 0.2895

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2898	0.2736	0.2844
February	0.2948	0.2839	0.2895
March	0.2885	0.2712	0.2776
April	0.2844	0.2713	0.2769
May	0.2914	0.2611	0.2784
June	0.2682	0.2558	0.2626
July	0.2706	0.2536	0.2609
August	0.2687	0.2511	0.2580
September	0.2598	0.2339	0.2456
October	0.2631	0.2535	0.2572
November	0.2588	0.2383	0.2498
December	0.2544	0.2351	0.2465