YEARLY HIGH
171.2796 KRW
YEARLY LOW
147.1590 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.1124 KRW

2010 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 171.2796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 147.1590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1205 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.7561 to the December average rate of 167.9905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,563,978 KRW
Yearly Average 7,905,618 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,357,951 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,206,026.06 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

169.7245
148.9164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KRW 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 153.4003, compared to 162.8244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.4003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.8244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 14.3789 KRW (High: 161.5380 / Low: 147.1590). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2816 KRW (High: 164.1066 / Low: 161.8250).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.3789
September Spread (Stable) ±2.2816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.1056 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 167.9905.

2010 Avg (December) 167.9905
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.4827 150.7097 152.7561
February 155.2633 148.4028 150.6504
March 155.2742 150.7472 153.3562
April 155.1913 148.1022 151.8709
May 161.5380 147.1590 152.8519
June 162.0663 155.1882 158.9165
July 161.9606 157.7688 159.8303
August 162.9745 160.1457 161.6760
September 164.1066 161.8250 163.0216
October 164.1116 160.1208 162.3691
November 163.8059 159.6681 162.0588
December 171.2796 163.9687 167.9905