YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0047 ZAR

2010 SOS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the SOS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 ZAR
Yearly Average 24 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 21 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.31 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0052
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 0.0051.

2010 Avg (February) 0.0051
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
February 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
March 0.0051 0.0048 0.0050
April 0.0051 0.0048 0.0049
May 0.0052 0.0048 0.0050
June 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
July 0.0049 0.0046 0.0047
August 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
September 0.0046 0.0043 0.0044
October 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
November 0.0045 0.0042 0.0044
December 0.0044 0.0041 0.0043