YEARLY HIGH
0.1692 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1481 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1602 ZAR

2010 BTN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BTN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1624 to the December average rate of 0.1513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 846 ZAR
Yearly Average 801 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 741 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.31 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.1680
0.1498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1645, compared to 0.1559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was July, with a trading range of 0.0104 ZAR (High: 0.1667 / Low: 0.1563). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 ZAR (High: 0.1578 / Low: 0.1557).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 0.1657.

2010 Avg (February) 0.1657
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1645 0.1577 0.1624
February 0.1692 0.1618 0.1657
March 0.1668 0.1601 0.1630
April 0.1682 0.1619 0.1651
May 0.1691 0.1628 0.1665
June 0.1656 0.1630 0.1644
July 0.1667 0.1563 0.1611
August 0.1578 0.1557 0.1568
September 0.1565 0.1530 0.1551
October 0.1585 0.1536 0.1558
November 0.1576 0.1540 0.1551
December 0.1549 0.1481 0.1513