YEARLY HIGH
1561.9999 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1258.3476 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1378.2619 IRR

2010 ZAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1561.9999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 1258.3476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 303.6523 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1325.7207 to the December average rate of 1522.8749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,099,994 IRR
Yearly Average 68,913,096 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 62,917,380 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,182,613.36 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1546.2181
1266.1001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to IRR 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 1318.9680, compared to 1437.5558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 118.5878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1318.9680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1437.5558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 108.2068 IRR (High: 1473.4867 / Low: 1365.2799). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.5753 IRR (High: 1387.9627 / Low: 1348.3874).

September Spread (Volatile) ±108.2068
August Spread (Stable) ±39.5753

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 42.3816 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.3816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1522.8749.

2010 Avg (December) 1522.8749
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1357.3947 1299.5216 1325.7207
February 1326.1405 1277.8203 1289.4432
March 1360.9338 1292.0604 1333.6726
April 1366.8150 1326.2092 1349.3271
May 1353.9724 1258.3476 1306.9455
June 1336.6827 1287.1833 1308.6990
July 1367.6030 1289.2220 1324.4874
August 1387.9627 1348.3874 1369.2331
September 1473.4867 1365.2799 1411.7597
October 1540.8088 1467.5653 1507.9141
November 1532.6989 1451.4608 1489.0654
December 1561.9999 1479.6272 1522.8749