YEARLY HIGH
77.6518 CRC
YEARLY LOW
66.0470 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.7878 CRC

2010 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 77.6518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 66.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6049 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6388 to the December average rate of 73.5397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,882,591 CRC
Yearly Average 3,589,392 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,302,348 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 580,242.72 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

75.2118
68.3362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CRC 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 72.0695, compared to 71.5061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.0695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.5061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was April, with a trading range of 9.2475 CRC (High: 76.6664 / Low: 67.4189). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2862 CRC (High: 71.3826 / Low: 68.0964).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.2475
August Spread (Stable) ±3.2862

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.9359 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 74.6388.

2010 Avg (January) 74.6388
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.6518 71.9912 74.6388
February 74.2671 69.8172 71.7086
March 75.8271 71.3247 73.7798
April 76.6664 67.4189 73.8451
May 72.6011 66.0470 68.9092
June 71.4678 67.7732 69.5357
July 70.8247 66.4519 69.0433
August 71.3826 68.0964 69.5518
September 72.2252 68.7637 70.7298
October 74.8650 71.5278 73.2142
November 75.8271 70.2337 72.9580
December 76.4520 71.7455 73.5397