2010 SGD to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 SGD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the SGD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 5.6107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5.1496.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4611 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3421 to the December average rate of 5.2215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
SGD 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 5.3897, compared to 5.3499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.2605 ZAR (High: 5.5593 / Low: 5.2989). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0716 ZAR (High: 5.5012 / Low: 5.4296).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1487 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 5.4760.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4296 | 5.2272 | 5.3421 |
| February | 5.5593 | 5.2989 | 5.4376 |
| March | 5.4495 | 5.2162 | 5.2961 |
| April | 5.4510 | 5.1925 | 5.3173 |
| May | 5.6107 | 5.3695 | 5.4760 |
| June | 5.5012 | 5.4296 | 5.4692 |
| July | 5.5551 | 5.3706 | 5.4739 |
| August | 5.4581 | 5.3393 | 5.3847 |
| September | 5.4331 | 5.2861 | 5.3415 |
| October | 5.4102 | 5.2425 | 5.3079 |
| November | 5.4188 | 5.2846 | 5.3702 |
| December | 5.3563 | 5.1496 | 5.2215 |