YEARLY HIGH
0.4526 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3765 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4125 PLN

2010 ZAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.3765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3826 to the December average rate of 0.4433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,632 PLN
Yearly Average 20,627 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 18,827 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,805.05 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4494
0.3766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PLN 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 0.4012, compared to 0.4238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 0.0375 PLN (High: 0.4402 / Low: 0.4027). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 PLN (High: 0.3877 / Low: 0.3775).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.4433.

2010 Avg (December) 0.4433
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3897 0.3765 0.3826
February 0.3877 0.3775 0.3828
March 0.3958 0.3801 0.3869
April 0.4012 0.3870 0.3930
May 0.4368 0.3998 0.4220
June 0.4482 0.4338 0.4400
July 0.4389 0.4157 0.4241
August 0.4323 0.4152 0.4243
September 0.4322 0.4185 0.4252
October 0.4166 0.4054 0.4112
November 0.4402 0.4027 0.4148
December 0.4526 0.4351 0.4433