YEARLY HIGH
0.5658 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4720 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5130 SAR

2010 ZAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.4720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0937 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5022 to the December average rate of 0.5500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,289 SAR
Yearly Average 25,651 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 23,602 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,687.39 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.5562
0.4820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SAR 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 0.4982, compared to 0.5279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0380 SAR (High: 0.5101 / Low: 0.4720). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 SAR (High: 0.5210 / Low: 0.5069).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

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 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.5500.

2010 Avg (December) 0.5500
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5141 0.4917 0.5022
February 0.5022 0.4783 0.4882
March 0.5161 0.4893 0.5061
April 0.5174 0.5011 0.5104
May 0.5101 0.4720 0.4918
June 0.5016 0.4816 0.4904
July 0.5128 0.4844 0.4975
August 0.5210 0.5069 0.5137
September 0.5390 0.5119 0.5260
October 0.5522 0.5317 0.5424
November 0.5522 0.5246 0.5377
December 0.5658 0.5346 0.5500