YEARLY HIGH
0.2230 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1814 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2021 BAM

2010 ZAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.1814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1838 to the December average rate of 0.2172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,152 BAM
Yearly Average 10,105 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 9,068 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,083.58 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.2206
0.1805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BAM 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 0.1962, compared to 0.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0116 BAM (High: 0.2098 / Low: 0.1982). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BAM (High: 0.2119 / Low: 0.2081).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.2172.

2010 Avg (December) 0.2172
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1861 0.1814 0.1838
February 0.1888 0.1844 0.1865
March 0.1992 0.1889 0.1947
April 0.2019 0.1950 0.1984
May 0.2098 0.1982 0.2038
June 0.2119 0.2081 0.2097
July 0.2060 0.1981 0.2034
August 0.2105 0.2033 0.2080
September 0.2141 0.2057 0.2103
October 0.2059 0.2012 0.2038
November 0.2116 0.2011 0.2056
December 0.2230 0.2127 0.2172