YEARLY HIGH
0.2524 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2292 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2406 BRL

2010 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.2292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2385 to the December average rate of 0.2487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,619 BRL
Yearly Average 12,029 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,462 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,157.12 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.2501
0.2334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BRL 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 0.2387, compared to 0.2425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.0138 BRL (High: 0.2478 / Low: 0.2340). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BRL (High: 0.2467 / Low: 0.2410).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.2487.

2010 Avg (December) 0.2487
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2466 0.2343 0.2385
February 0.2478 0.2340 0.2399
March 0.2453 0.2352 0.2412
April 0.2441 0.2350 0.2395
May 0.2405 0.2320 0.2373
June 0.2402 0.2333 0.2359
July 0.2410 0.2292 0.2348
August 0.2438 0.2377 0.2410
September 0.2452 0.2376 0.2413
October 0.2467 0.2410 0.2433
November 0.2485 0.2416 0.2456
December 0.2524 0.2429 0.2487