YEARLY HIGH
0.1942 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1782 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1863 SGD

2010 ZAR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.1782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1872 to the December average rate of 0.1915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,709 SGD
Yearly Average 9,314 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 8,912 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 797.94 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.1924
0.1818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SGD 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 0.1856, compared to 0.1870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was April, with a trading range of 0.0091 SGD (High: 0.1926 / Low: 0.1835). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SGD (High: 0.1842 / Low: 0.1818).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.1915.

2010 Avg (December) 0.1915
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1913 0.1842 0.1872
February 0.1887 0.1799 0.1839
March 0.1917 0.1835 0.1888
April 0.1926 0.1835 0.1881
May 0.1862 0.1782 0.1826
June 0.1842 0.1818 0.1828
July 0.1862 0.1800 0.1827
August 0.1873 0.1832 0.1857
September 0.1892 0.1841 0.1872
October 0.1907 0.1848 0.1884
November 0.1892 0.1845 0.1862
December 0.1942 0.1867 0.1915