YEARLY HIGH
10.6540 BDT
YEARLY LOW
8.7462 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5347 BDT

2010 ZAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.6540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 8.7462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9078 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2527 to the December average rate of 10.3521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 532,698 BDT
Yearly Average 476,734 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 437,309 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,388.62 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

10.4850
8.8905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BDT 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 9.2116, compared to 9.8578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.7629 BDT (High: 9.5091 / Low: 8.7462). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2803 BDT (High: 9.6626 / Low: 9.3824).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7629
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2803

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 0.3368 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 10.3521.

2010 Avg (December) 10.3521
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4525 9.0694 9.2527
February 9.2343 8.9185 9.0234
March 9.5224 9.0614 9.3399
April 9.6068 9.2965 9.4515
May 9.5091 8.7462 9.1147
June 9.2930 8.9359 9.0870
July 9.5267 8.9531 9.2190
August 9.6626 9.3824 9.5220
September 9.9980 9.5084 9.7651
October 10.3561 10.0151 10.1888
November 10.3897 9.8345 10.1000
December 10.6540 10.0346 10.3521