YEARLY HIGH
1066.5749 GNF
YEARLY LOW
634.5004 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
767.1242 GNF

2010 ZAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1066.5749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 634.5004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 432.0746 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 668.3524 to the December average rate of 1020.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,328,747 GNF
Yearly Average 38,356,208 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 31,725,018 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,603,729.69 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1057.0569
618.0293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GNF 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 666.9053, compared to 867.3431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 200.4378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 666.9053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 867.3431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 181.1763 GNF (High: 928.5549 / Low: 747.3786). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.2603 GNF (High: 693.0253 / Low: 667.7650).

September Spread (Volatile) ±181.1763
April Spread (Stable) ±25.2603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 23.7627 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.7627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1020.4713.

2010 Avg (December) 1020.4713
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 682.5078 655.7126 668.3524
February 674.6888 646.8367 654.6149
March 691.0294 656.7852 677.3509
April 693.0253 667.7650 682.7336
May 682.3945 634.5004 658.9709
June 675.5311 648.6333 659.4090
July 701.1621 649.1974 668.6096
August 733.3702 690.2196 714.6224
September 928.5549 747.3786 822.5740
October 1014.0641 925.9937 987.6811
November 1025.7524 954.8160 990.1001
December 1066.5749 978.4581 1020.4713