YEARLY HIGH
0.9585 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.7888 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8701 ZAR

2010 MAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the MAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.9585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.7888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1697 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9435 to the December average rate of 0.8088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,793 ZAR
Yearly Average 4,351 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 3,944 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 848.53 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.9570
0.7953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.8961, compared to 0.8441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was March, with a trading range of 0.0451 ZAR (High: 0.9256 / Low: 0.8804). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 ZAR (High: 0.8547 / Low: 0.8391).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0451
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.9435.

2010 Avg (January) 0.9435
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9585 0.9294 0.9435
February 0.9459 0.9235 0.9354
March 0.9256 0.8804 0.8977
April 0.8977 0.8678 0.8816
May 0.8919 0.8481 0.8693
June 0.8547 0.8391 0.8492
July 0.8898 0.8553 0.8683
August 0.8627 0.8387 0.8475
September 0.8495 0.8220 0.8363
October 0.8656 0.8457 0.8544
November 0.8655 0.8319 0.8493
December 0.8266 0.7888 0.8088