YEARLY HIGH
10.7190 LRD
YEARLY LOW
8.8174 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6836 LRD

2010 ZAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 10.7190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 8.8174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9016 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4190 to the December average rate of 10.1588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 535,950 LRD
Yearly Average 484,182 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 440,870 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,080.02 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

10.4833
9.0982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LRD 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 9.3905, compared to 9.9768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 1.1643 LRD (High: 10.7190 / Low: 9.5547). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2693 LRD (High: 9.5881 / Low: 9.3188).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1643
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2693

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3620 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 10.1588.

2010 Avg (December) 10.1588
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5881 9.3188 9.4190
February 9.5764 9.0566 9.2415
March 9.8745 9.4147 9.5995
April 9.9100 9.2190 9.6069
May 9.8434 8.8174 9.2625
June 9.3917 9.0217 9.2136
July 9.8463 9.1721 9.4643
August 10.0023 9.7327 9.8531
September 10.3525 9.6296 10.0109
October 10.6209 9.9837 10.3678
November 10.5321 9.6461 10.0058
December 10.7190 9.5547 10.1588