YEARLY HIGH
0.3940 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3202 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3565 LTL

2010 ZAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.3202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0738 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3242 to the December average rate of 0.3831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,700 LTL
Yearly Average 17,826 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 16,008 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,692.07 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.3890
0.3183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LTL 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 0.3461, compared to 0.3670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 0.0193 LTL (High: 0.3735 / Low: 0.3542). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 LTL (High: 0.3730 / Low: 0.3680).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.3831.

2010 Avg (December) 0.3831
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3285 0.3202 0.3242
February 0.3337 0.3252 0.3292
March 0.3512 0.3331 0.3435
April 0.3563 0.3438 0.3503
May 0.3695 0.3511 0.3594
June 0.3730 0.3680 0.3698
July 0.3654 0.3486 0.3587
August 0.3717 0.3587 0.3671
September 0.3784 0.3626 0.3712
October 0.3628 0.3546 0.3593
November 0.3735 0.3542 0.3624
December 0.3940 0.3753 0.3831