YEARLY HIGH
0.4534 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3782 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4110 PEN

2010 ZAR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.3782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0752 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4024 to the December average rate of 0.4407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,668 PEN
Yearly Average 20,552 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 18,910 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,757.92 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4456
0.3862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PEN 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 0.3992, compared to 0.4229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0305 PEN (High: 0.4087 / Low: 0.3782). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 PEN (High: 0.4174 / Low: 0.4061).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.4407.

2010 Avg (December) 0.4407
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4119 0.3943 0.4024
February 0.4024 0.3832 0.3912
March 0.4135 0.3921 0.4055
April 0.4146 0.4015 0.4089
May 0.4087 0.3782 0.3940
June 0.4019 0.3859 0.3929
July 0.4109 0.3881 0.3986
August 0.4174 0.4061 0.4116
September 0.4319 0.4101 0.4215
October 0.4424 0.4260 0.4345
November 0.4424 0.4203 0.4308
December 0.4534 0.4283 0.4407