2010 ZAR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3018 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2517 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2736 BBD

2010 ZAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.2517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2679 to the December average rate of 0.2933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,089 BBD

Yearly Average 13,681 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 12,587 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,501.47 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.2966

0.2571

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BBD 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 0.2657, compared to 0.2815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0203 BBD (High: 0.2720 / Low: 0.2517). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 BBD (High: 0.2779 / Low: 0.2704).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.2933.

2010 Avg (December) 0.2933

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2742	0.2625	0.2679
February	0.2679	0.2551	0.2604
March	0.2752	0.2610	0.2699
April	0.2760	0.2673	0.2722
May	0.2720	0.2517	0.2623
June	0.2675	0.2568	0.2615
July	0.2735	0.2583	0.2653
August	0.2779	0.2704	0.2740
September	0.2875	0.2730	0.2806
October	0.2945	0.2835	0.2892
November	0.2945	0.2798	0.2868
December	0.3018	0.2851	0.2933