2010 ZAR to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 ZAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the ZAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.2026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.9769.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2257 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0545 to the December average rate of 1.1696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
ZAR to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0446, compared to 1.0938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0492 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.1107 SBD (High: 1.0877 / Low: 0.9769). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 SBD (High: 1.0982 / Low: 1.0674).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0459 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.1696.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0809 | 1.0331 | 1.0545 |
| February | 1.0877 | 0.9769 | 1.0086 |
| March | 1.0745 | 1.0029 | 1.0489 |
| April | 1.1236 | 1.0636 | 1.0807 |
| May | 1.0815 | 1.0030 | 1.0441 |
| June | 1.0485 | 0.9943 | 1.0310 |
| July | 1.0394 | 0.9978 | 1.0207 |
| August | 1.0887 | 1.0387 | 1.0732 |
| September | 1.0982 | 1.0674 | 1.0850 |
| October | 1.1091 | 1.0707 | 1.0925 |
| November | 1.1390 | 1.0791 | 1.1217 |
| December | 1.2026 | 1.1364 | 1.1696 |