2010 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0145 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9823 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9997 ZAR

2010 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.0145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.9823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0021 to the December average rate of 0.9966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,073 ZAR

Yearly Average 4,999 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,912 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.86 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0029

0.9960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 1.0003, compared to 0.9991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0003

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0265 ZAR (High: 1.0131 / Low: 0.9866). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 ZAR (High: 1.0031 / Low: 0.9931).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 1.0019.

2010 Avg (February) 1.0019

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0129	0.9966	1.0021
February	1.0145	0.9965	1.0019
March	1.0024	0.9884	0.9982
April	1.0111	0.9900	1.0008
May	1.0131	0.9866	0.9998
June	1.0052	0.9917	0.9991
July	1.0115	0.9852	0.9971
August	1.0072	0.9962	0.9999
September	1.0031	0.9931	0.9979
October	1.0109	0.9919	1.0010
November	1.0092	0.9949	1.0023
December	1.0067	0.9823	0.9966