YEARLY HIGH
0.5994 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.4914 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5352 ARS

2010 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.4914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1080 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5095 to the December average rate of 0.5831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,969 ARS
Yearly Average 26,758 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 24,571 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,398.31 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.5912
0.4932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ARS 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 0.5139, compared to 0.5565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0359 ARS (High: 0.5273 / Low: 0.4914). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 ARS (High: 0.5462 / Low: 0.5331).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.5831.

2010 Avg (December) 0.5831
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5204 0.5001 0.5095
February 0.5138 0.4933 0.5014
March 0.5312 0.5041 0.5209
April 0.5346 0.5170 0.5273
May 0.5273 0.4914 0.5111
June 0.5251 0.5037 0.5129
July 0.5381 0.5077 0.5216
August 0.5462 0.5331 0.5392
September 0.5709 0.5392 0.5541
October 0.5819 0.5610 0.5723
November 0.5829 0.5558 0.5686
December 0.5994 0.5684 0.5831