YEARLY HIGH
2.6441 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.2058 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4370 ZAR

2010 PEN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PEN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2.6441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.2058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4384 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4854 to the December average rate of 2.2697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,221 ZAR
Yearly Average 12,185 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,029 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,191.78 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.5852
2.2410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.5064, compared to 2.3676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1971 ZAR (High: 2.6441 / Low: 2.4471). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0666 ZAR (High: 2.4622 / Low: 2.3956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1971
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0666

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 2.5388.

2010 Avg (May) 2.5388
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5360 2.4278 2.4854
February 2.6096 2.4850 2.5565
March 2.5505 2.4185 2.4665
April 2.4906 2.4121 2.4459
May 2.6441 2.4471 2.5388
June 2.5917 2.4881 2.5453
July 2.5769 2.4336 2.5097
August 2.4622 2.3956 2.4299
September 2.4382 2.3155 2.3730
October 2.3477 2.2604 2.3015
November 2.3794 2.2604 2.3218
December 2.3347 2.2058 2.2697