YEARLY HIGH
0.3769 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2799 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3166 SDG

2010 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.2799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0970 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2990 to the December average rate of 0.3595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,845 SDG
Yearly Average 15,830 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 13,997 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,847.57 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.3665
0.2834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SDG 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 0.2979, compared to 0.3352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0395 SDG (High: 0.3769 / Low: 0.3374). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 SDG (High: 0.3293 / Low: 0.3197).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.3595.

2010 Avg (December) 0.3595
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3063 0.2928 0.2990
February 0.2989 0.2844 0.2903
March 0.3080 0.2909 0.3011
April 0.3071 0.2973 0.3030
May 0.3037 0.2799 0.2922
June 0.3109 0.2935 0.3020
July 0.3243 0.3045 0.3135
August 0.3293 0.3197 0.3244
September 0.3401 0.3222 0.3318
October 0.3490 0.3355 0.3427
November 0.3488 0.3310 0.3395
December 0.3769 0.3374 0.3595