YEARLY HIGH
16.7396 LKR
YEARLY LOW
14.3193 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4707 LKR

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).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 836,978 LKR
Yearly Average 773,537 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 715,966 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,012.34 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

16.4239
14.7136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3841
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3611

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 0.6081 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 16.2814.

2010 Avg (December) 16.2814
Baseline Avg N/A

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