2010 ZAR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.7518 BTN

YEARLY LOW

5.9112 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2494 BTN

2010 ZAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 6.7518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 5.9112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8406 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1582 to the December average rate of 6.6111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 337,588 BTN

Yearly Average 312,470 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 295,560 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,028.24 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

6.6714

5.9478

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BTN 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 6.0795, compared to 6.4193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was July, with a trading range of 0.3983 BTN (High: 6.3965 / Low: 5.9982). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0865 BTN (High: 6.4230 / Low: 6.3365).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3983

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1238 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 6.6111.

2010 Avg (December) 6.6111

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3398	6.0781	6.1582
February	6.1794	5.9112	6.0344
March	6.2480	5.9960	6.1355
April	6.1773	5.9459	6.0571
May	6.1432	5.9124	6.0081
June	6.1337	6.0377	6.0838
July	6.3965	5.9982	6.2101
August	6.4230	6.3365	6.3787
September	6.5379	6.3883	6.4490
October	6.5117	6.3103	6.4191
November	6.4953	6.3469	6.4475
December	6.7518	6.4551	6.6111