2010 ZAR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

170.7553 BIF

YEARLY LOW

143.2906 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

155.4658 BIF

2010 ZAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 170.7553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 143.2906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4646 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.7548 to the December average rate of 166.3556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,537,764 BIF

Yearly Average 7,773,290 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,164,531 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,373,232.16 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

168.1958

146.1137

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BIF 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 151.2424, compared to 159.6892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.2424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.6892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 12.6694 BIF (High: 155.9600 / Low: 143.2906). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2311 BIF (High: 157.2173 / Low: 152.9862).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.6694

August Spread (Stable) ±4.2311

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 5.9893 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 166.3556.

2010 Avg (December) 166.3556

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	156.5129	149.6963	152.7548
February	152.2943	146.6237	147.9538
March	156.7295	148.9097	153.3627
April	157.3748	152.6872	155.3151
May	155.9600	143.2906	149.3259
June	152.5139	146.1280	148.7421
July	155.8345	145.5629	150.2894
August	157.2173	152.9862	155.5375
September	163.0751	154.4884	158.9023
October	166.9562	161.2812	164.1587
November	167.5065	158.3372	162.8916
December	170.7553	161.7314	166.3556