YEARLY HIGH
176.5056 IQD
YEARLY LOW
147.1061 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.7377 IQD

2010 ZAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 176.5056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 147.1061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.3995 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.5538 to the December average rate of 171.3755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,825,281 IQD
Yearly Average 7,986,884 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 7,355,306 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,469,975.12 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

173.3199
149.9873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to IQD 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 154.9149, compared to 164.5604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.6455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.9149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.5604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 12.7931 IQD (High: 159.8993 / Low: 147.1061). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5497 IQD (High: 162.6724 / Low: 158.1227).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.7931
August Spread (Stable) ±4.5497

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 5.8079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 171.3755.

2010 Avg (December) 171.3755
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.6413 151.5824 154.5538
February 156.1223 150.4650 151.9317
March 160.6795 152.5733 157.4577
April 161.4008 156.6241 159.2851
May 159.8993 147.1061 153.4773
June 156.2418 150.0529 152.7840
July 159.7405 150.7688 154.9757
August 162.6724 158.1227 160.3281
September 168.0435 159.9184 164.0983
October 172.1747 165.7796 169.1191
November 171.9401 163.1582 167.4658
December 176.5056 166.4625 171.3755