2010 ZAR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9914 JPY

YEARLY LOW

11.3133 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.9931 JPY

2010 ZAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 12.9914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 11.3133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6781 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2305 to the December average rate of 12.2164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 649,572 JPY

Yearly Average 599,653 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 565,666 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,906.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

12.8314

11.4972

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to JPY 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 12.1465, compared to 11.8396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 1.4937 JPY (High: 12.8070 / Low: 11.3133). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3467 JPY (High: 12.3385 / Low: 11.9919).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4937

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6571 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for April 2010 is 12.7202.

2010 Avg (April) 12.7202

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6628	11.7804	12.2305
February	12.1477	11.3726	11.7343
March	12.7532	11.6388	12.2478
April	12.9914	12.3294	12.7202
May	12.8070	11.3133	12.0631
June	12.1918	11.5816	11.8833
July	11.9891	11.3304	11.6084
August	11.9180	11.3821	11.7010
September	12.0685	11.5075	11.8448
October	12.0706	11.5066	11.8245
November	11.9640	11.5053	11.8426
December	12.3385	11.9919	12.2164