YEARLY HIGH
0.8757 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.7082 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7714 EGP

2010 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.8757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.7082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1675 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7301 to the December average rate of 0.8501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,784 EGP
Yearly Average 38,569 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 35,411 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,372.75 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.8637
0.7013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to EGP 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 0.7362, compared to 0.8066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0504 EGP (High: 0.8757 / Low: 0.8253). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 EGP (High: 0.7886 / Low: 0.7711).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.8501.

2010 Avg (December) 0.8501
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7499 0.7147 0.7301
February 0.7326 0.7082 0.7148
March 0.7540 0.7173 0.7402
April 0.7613 0.7393 0.7520
May 0.7561 0.7124 0.7375
June 0.7596 0.7287 0.7426
July 0.7800 0.7358 0.7556
August 0.7886 0.7711 0.7801
September 0.8194 0.7789 0.8002
October 0.8392 0.8154 0.8284
November 0.8419 0.8081 0.8250
December 0.8757 0.8253 0.8501