2010 ZAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0180 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9857 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0003 LSL

2010 ZAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.9857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9980 to the December average rate of 1.0035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,898 LSL

Yearly Average 50,015 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 49,284 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,614.10 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0041

0.9971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LSL 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 0.9997, compared to 1.0009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9997

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0265 LSL (High: 1.0135 / Low: 0.9870). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 LSL (High: 1.0069 / Low: 0.9969).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.0035.

2010 Avg (December) 1.0035

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0034	0.9873	0.9980
February	1.0036	0.9857	0.9981
March	1.0117	0.9976	1.0018
April	1.0101	0.9890	0.9992
May	1.0135	0.9870	1.0002
June	1.0084	0.9949	1.0009
July	1.0150	0.9886	1.0029
August	1.0038	0.9929	1.0001
September	1.0069	0.9969	1.0021
October	1.0082	0.9893	0.9990
November	1.0051	0.9909	0.9977
December	1.0180	0.9934	1.0035