YEARLY HIGH
0.0158 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0133 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0146 ZAR

2010 XAF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the XAF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 ZAR
Yearly Average 73 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 66 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.66 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0158
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 ZAR (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0143).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 0.0156.

2010 Avg (February) 0.0156
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0152 0.0155
February 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
March 0.0155 0.0148 0.0150
April 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
May 0.0153 0.0146 0.0149
June 0.0148 0.0144 0.0147
July 0.0151 0.0145 0.0148
August 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144
September 0.0144 0.0140 0.0141
October 0.0144 0.0140 0.0141
November 0.0143 0.0140 0.0141
December 0.0139 0.0133 0.0136