2010 ZAR to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.7396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 14.3193.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4202 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3174 to the December average rate of 16.2814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (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 LKR 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 15.1784, compared to 15.7631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5848 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 1.3841 LKR (High: 15.7034 / Low: 14.3193). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3611 LKR (High: 15.5968 / Low: 15.2357).
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 0.6081 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 16.2814.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6705 | 15.0031 | 15.3174 |
| February | 15.3566 | 14.8028 | 14.9705 |
| March | 15.6535 | 14.9769 | 15.4263 |
| April | 15.8063 | 15.2724 | 15.5539 |
| May | 15.7034 | 14.3193 | 14.9458 |
| June | 15.1806 | 14.6010 | 14.8561 |
| July | 15.4255 | 14.6424 | 14.9842 |
| August | 15.5968 | 15.2357 | 15.4029 |
| September | 16.0752 | 15.3857 | 15.7617 |
| October | 16.4492 | 15.8191 | 16.1575 |
| November | 16.4395 | 15.5675 | 15.9912 |
| December | 16.7396 | 15.8474 | 16.2814 |