YEARLY HIGH
135.6076 CDF
YEARLY LOW
113.8495 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
122.5067 CDF

2010 ZAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 135.6076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 113.8495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7581 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.6591 to the December average rate of 131.9047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,780,379 CDF
Yearly Average 6,125,333 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,692,474 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,087,904.91 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

133.4852
114.5193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CDF 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 119.0944, compared to 125.9189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.0944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.9189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 9.2098 CDF (High: 123.0593 / Low: 113.8495). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7703 CDF (High: 122.8861 / Low: 119.1158).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.2098
April Spread (Stable) ±3.7703

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 2.9669 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 131.9047.

2010 Avg (December) 131.9047
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.9731 116.8078 119.6591
February 120.5399 115.4144 117.3147
March 125.9141 119.0369 122.4283
April 122.8861 119.1158 121.0158
May 123.0593 113.8495 118.0489
June 118.7149 114.9379 116.0998
July 121.7133 114.6594 118.2309
August 124.2269 119.9764 122.0127
September 126.4955 121.1545 123.7400
October 132.5589 126.8659 130.1793
November 132.5542 126.6234 129.4458
December 135.6076 128.6914 131.9047