YEARLY HIGH
0.0976 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0812 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0885 GBP

2010 ZAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0829 to the December average rate of 0.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,882 GBP
Yearly Average 4,426 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,062 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 820.38 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0952
0.0818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GBP 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 0.0872, compared to 0.0899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0064 GBP (High: 0.0976 / Low: 0.0913). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GBP (High: 0.0912 / Low: 0.0890).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.0940.

2010 Avg (December) 0.0940
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0856 0.0812 0.0829
February 0.0853 0.0825 0.0835
March 0.0910 0.0872 0.0896
April 0.0905 0.0869 0.0888
May 0.0918 0.0870 0.0894
June 0.0903 0.0869 0.0887
July 0.0879 0.0850 0.0867
August 0.0884 0.0862 0.0875
September 0.0911 0.0884 0.0901
October 0.0922 0.0893 0.0911
November 0.0912 0.0890 0.0898
December 0.0976 0.0913 0.0940