2010 SDG to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 3.5722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.6533.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9189 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3451 to the December average rate of 2.7842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
SDG 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 3.3580, compared to 2.9894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3686 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.3105 ZAR (High: 2.9638 / Low: 2.6533). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0910 ZAR (High: 3.1280 / Low: 3.0370).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1618 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 3.4233.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4155 | 3.2653 | 3.3451 |
| February | 3.5166 | 3.3457 | 3.4446 |
| March | 3.4375 | 3.2469 | 3.3221 |
| April | 3.3632 | 3.2561 | 3.3004 |
| May | 3.5722 | 3.2929 | 3.4233 |
| June | 3.4072 | 3.2169 | 3.3125 |
| July | 3.2843 | 3.0838 | 3.1907 |
| August | 3.1280 | 3.0370 | 3.0828 |
| September | 3.1033 | 2.9405 | 3.0144 |
| October | 2.9805 | 2.8656 | 2.9184 |
| November | 3.0210 | 2.8667 | 2.9460 |
| December | 2.9638 | 2.6533 | 2.7842 |