YEARLY HIGH
0.1134 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0933 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1035 ZAR

2010 LRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1062 to the December average rate of 0.0985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 567 ZAR
Yearly Average 517 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 466 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.60 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.1098
0.0953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1066, compared to 0.1004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0118 ZAR (High: 0.1134 / Low: 0.1016). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 ZAR (High: 0.1027 / Low: 0.1000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.1080.

2010 Avg (May) 0.1080
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1073 0.1043 0.1062
February 0.1104 0.1044 0.1082
March 0.1062 0.1013 0.1042
April 0.1085 0.1009 0.1041
May 0.1134 0.1016 0.1080
June 0.1108 0.1065 0.1085
July 0.1090 0.1016 0.1057
August 0.1027 0.1000 0.1015
September 0.1038 0.0966 0.0999
October 0.1002 0.0942 0.0965
November 0.1037 0.0949 0.1000
December 0.1047 0.0933 0.0985