2010 MDL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6222 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5462 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5915 ZAR

2010 MDL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the MDL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.6222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6023 to the December average rate of 0.5620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,111 ZAR

Yearly Average 2,957 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,731 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.29 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.6069

0.5580

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.5951, compared to 0.5878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5951

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0455 ZAR (High: 0.6222 / Low: 0.5767). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 ZAR (High: 0.6094 / Low: 0.5943).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0455

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.5987.

2010 Avg (May) 0.5987

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6094	0.5943	0.6023
February	0.6066	0.5808	0.5982
March	0.6012	0.5758	0.5884
April	0.6017	0.5806	0.5901
May	0.6222	0.5767	0.5987
June	0.6036	0.5788	0.5930
July	0.6180	0.5926	0.6028
August	0.6139	0.5849	0.6015
September	0.5987	0.5727	0.5822
October	0.5998	0.5819	0.5874
November	0.5995	0.5813	0.5907
December	0.5757	0.5462	0.5620