YEARLY HIGH
0.1978 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1650 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1823 ZAR

2010 HTG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the HTG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.1978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1858 to the December average rate of 0.1696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 989 ZAR
Yearly Average 911 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 825 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.67 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.1929
0.1675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1875, compared to 0.1771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0152 ZAR (High: 0.1978 / Low: 0.1826). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 ZAR (High: 0.1753 / Low: 0.1698).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.1896.

2010 Avg (May) 0.1896
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1896 0.1812 0.1858
February 0.1932 0.1855 0.1908
March 0.1913 0.1805 0.1849
April 0.1866 0.1807 0.1833
May 0.1978 0.1826 0.1896
June 0.1941 0.1857 0.1906
July 0.1935 0.1817 0.1879
August 0.1849 0.1789 0.1817
September 0.1831 0.1729 0.1773
October 0.1753 0.1698 0.1723
November 0.1787 0.1687 0.1738
December 0.1738 0.1650 0.1696