YEARLY HIGH
0.5492 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4582 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4980 QAR

2010 ZAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.4582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0911 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4875 to the December average rate of 0.5339, 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 27,462 QAR
Yearly Average 24,899 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 22,909 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,552.67 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.5398
0.4679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to QAR 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 0.4836, compared to 0.5124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0369 QAR (High: 0.4951 / Low: 0.4582). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 QAR (High: 0.5057 / Low: 0.4920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

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 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.5339.

2010 Avg (December) 0.5339
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4990 0.4777 0.4875
February 0.4875 0.4642 0.4739
March 0.5009 0.4750 0.4912
April 0.5022 0.4864 0.4954
May 0.4951 0.4582 0.4774
June 0.4869 0.4675 0.4760
July 0.4978 0.4701 0.4829
August 0.5057 0.4920 0.4986
September 0.5232 0.4969 0.5106
October 0.5360 0.5160 0.5264
November 0.5360 0.5092 0.5219
December 0.5492 0.5189 0.5339