2010 ZAR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8707 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.4502 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6620 SCR

2010 ZAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.8707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.4502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4205 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4861 to the December average rate of 1.8015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,536 SCR

Yearly Average 83,102 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 72,509 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,027.21 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.8330

1.4545

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SCR 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 1.5759, compared to 1.7482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5759

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.1635 SCR (High: 1.8707 / Low: 1.7073). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 SCR (High: 1.5088 / Low: 1.4502).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1635

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.8015.

2010 Avg (December) 1.8015

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5088	1.4502	1.4861
February	1.5414	1.4607	1.4873
March	1.6390	1.5222	1.5899
April	1.6813	1.5835	1.6326
May	1.6710	1.5775	1.6241
June	1.6862	1.5989	1.6357
July	1.7407	1.6100	1.6647
August	1.7615	1.6783	1.7178
September	1.8261	1.7027	1.7667
October	1.8239	1.7425	1.7761
November	1.8324	1.6949	1.7622
December	1.8707	1.7073	1.8015