YEARLY HIGH
1212.5192 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1045.7079 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1131.2735 LAK

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).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,625,959 LAK
Yearly Average 56,563,676 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 52,285,393 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,340,566.17 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1189.7648
1072.2098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1118.9828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1143.5642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±118.5350
October Spread (Stable) ±39.7051

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 62.0238 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1179.9686.

2010 Avg (December) 1179.9686
Baseline Avg N/A

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