YEARLY HIGH
3.0452 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.4622 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7493 ZAR

2010 XCD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the XCD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 3.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.4622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5830 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8445 to the December average rate of 2.5375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,226 ZAR
Yearly Average 13,746 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,311 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,915.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.9773
2.4976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.8479, compared to 2.6506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.2440 ZAR (High: 2.9581 / Low: 2.7141). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0820 ZAR (High: 2.7628 / Low: 2.6807).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2440
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 2.9373.

2010 Avg (February) 2.9373
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9137 2.7623 2.8445
February 3.0452 2.8496 2.9373
March 2.9240 2.7553 2.8378
April 2.8384 2.7022 2.7726
May 2.9581 2.7141 2.8440
June 2.9001 2.7843 2.8511
July 2.8909 2.7234 2.8115
August 2.7628 2.6807 2.7204
September 2.7359 2.5918 2.6565
October 2.6272 2.5356 2.5768
November 2.6696 2.5288 2.6011
December 2.6192 2.4622 2.5375