YEARLY HIGH
627.8278 SLL
YEARLY LOW
489.6130 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
541.3927 SLL

2010 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 627.8278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 489.6130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.2149 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 517.9678 to the December average rate of 610.2102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,391,392 SLL
Yearly Average 27,069,634 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 24,480,648 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,910,743.97 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

620.6121
495.7896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 515.6244, compared to 567.1610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.5366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 515.6244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 567.1610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 43.8116 SLL (High: 533.4246 / Low: 489.6130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8290 SLL (High: 544.7618 / Low: 532.9328).

May Spread (Volatile) ±43.8116
August Spread (Stable) ±11.8290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.6456 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 610.2102.

2010 Avg (December) 610.2102
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 529.5093 502.9297 517.9678
February 519.9887 491.4743 506.1914
March 531.6592 503.4092 521.1006
April 534.8559 518.2971 527.2029
May 533.4246 489.6130 511.5573
June 520.6880 503.2502 509.7262
July 537.6469 500.6248 517.9974
August 544.7618 532.9328 537.8827
September 572.3603 535.4490 556.8011
October 601.2618 568.6475 585.7732
November 607.3708 583.9623 594.3012
December 627.8278 595.2311 610.2102