2010 WST to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2276 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.7104 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9177 ZAR

2010 WST to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 3.2276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 2.7104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5172 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9129 to the December average rate of 2.8848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,138 ZAR

Yearly Average 14,589 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,552 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,586.05 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

3.0399

2.8152

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 2.9509, compared to 2.8845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9509

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.3223 ZAR (High: 3.2276 / Low: 2.9053). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1142 ZAR (High: 3.0240 / Low: 2.9098).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3223

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0924 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 3.0211.

2010 Avg (May) 3.0211

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0333	2.8503	2.9129
February	3.0240	2.9098	2.9901
March	2.9895	2.8457	2.9118
April	2.9483	2.8233	2.8895
May	3.2276	2.9053	3.0211
June	3.0729	2.8780	2.9798
July	3.0116	2.7104	2.8873
August	2.9662	2.7110	2.8339
September	3.0294	2.8017	2.8666
October	2.9856	2.7517	2.8906
November	3.0367	2.8084	2.9440
December	2.9849	2.7892	2.8848