YEARLY HIGH
0.9868 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.8902 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9322 BWP

2010 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.9868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.8902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0967 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9015 to the December average rate of 0.9671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,342 BWP
Yearly Average 46,609 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 44,508 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,834.58 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.9737
0.8949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BWP 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 0.9191, compared to 0.9452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0571 BWP (High: 0.9868 / Low: 0.9297). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 BWP (High: 0.9526 / Low: 0.9363).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0571
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for August 2010 is 0.9409.

2010 Avg (August) 0.9409
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9168 0.8935 0.9015
February 0.9136 0.8902 0.9024
March 0.9540 0.9091 0.9260
April 0.9411 0.9114 0.9260
May 0.9605 0.9084 0.9317
June 0.9400 0.9196 0.9273
July 0.9349 0.9154 0.9250
August 0.9868 0.9297 0.9409
September 0.9526 0.9363 0.9438
October 0.9540 0.9338 0.9456
November 0.9560 0.9371 0.9491
December 0.9771 0.9574 0.9671