2010 ZAR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1212.5192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 1045.7079.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.8113 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1134.8126 to the December average rate of 1179.9686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
ZAR to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1118.9828, compared to 1143.5642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.5814 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 118.5350 LAK (High: 1164.2428 / Low: 1045.7079). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.7051 LAK (High: 1181.5800 / Low: 1141.8749).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 62.0238 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1179.9686.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1162.4051 | 1109.7280 | 1134.8126 |
| February | 1135.1013 | 1095.0748 | 1107.4681 |
| March | 1167.7501 | 1111.7667 | 1143.9599 |
| April | 1172.1316 | 1123.4688 | 1153.8370 |
| May | 1164.2428 | 1045.7079 | 1091.8132 |
| June | 1106.9451 | 1066.5924 | 1082.0061 |
| July | 1128.9047 | 1063.2628 | 1093.0698 |
| August | 1144.0426 | 1104.1248 | 1126.6186 |
| September | 1169.4991 | 1114.9972 | 1146.5484 |
| October | 1181.5800 | 1141.8749 | 1164.0280 |
| November | 1184.5863 | 1122.3658 | 1151.1518 |
| December | 1212.5192 | 1142.2822 | 1179.9686 |