2010 SCR to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 SCR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the SCR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.6896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5346.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1550 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6730 to the December average rate of 0.5554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
SCR to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6358, compared to 0.5726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0632 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0512 ZAR (High: 0.5857 / Low: 0.5346). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 ZAR (High: 0.5739 / Low: 0.5483).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.6730.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6896 | 0.6628 | 0.6730 |
| February | 0.6846 | 0.6488 | 0.6725 |
| March | 0.6569 | 0.6101 | 0.6292 |
| April | 0.6315 | 0.5948 | 0.6126 |
| May | 0.6339 | 0.5984 | 0.6159 |
| June | 0.6254 | 0.5931 | 0.6115 |
| July | 0.6211 | 0.5745 | 0.6011 |
| August | 0.5958 | 0.5677 | 0.5823 |
| September | 0.5873 | 0.5476 | 0.5662 |
| October | 0.5739 | 0.5483 | 0.5631 |
| November | 0.5900 | 0.5457 | 0.5678 |
| December | 0.5857 | 0.5346 | 0.5554 |