2010 ZAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0552 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8811 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9590 BOB

2010 ZAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.8811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1741 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9386 to the December average rate of 1.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,762 BOB

Yearly Average 47,950 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 44,055 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,706.69 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0347

0.9039

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BOB 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 0.9327, compared to 0.9853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9327

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0853 BOB (High: 0.9664 / Low: 0.8811). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 BOB (High: 0.9739 / Low: 0.9423).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0853

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

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 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.0238.

2010 Avg (December) 1.0238

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9624	0.9190	0.9386
February	0.9402	0.8952	0.9148
March	0.9660	0.9190	0.9456
April	0.9765	0.9425	0.9594
May	0.9664	0.8811	0.9221
June	0.9390	0.8976	0.9155
July	0.9602	0.9005	0.9289
August	0.9739	0.9423	0.9600
September	1.0082	0.9515	0.9835
October	1.0282	0.9943	1.0122
November	1.0342	0.9739	1.0036
December	1.0552	0.9928	1.0238