2010 ZAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

241.4203 SOS

YEARLY LOW

192.1516 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

213.2950 SOS

2010 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 241.4203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 192.1516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.2687 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.0372 to the December average rate of 234.9737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,071,015 SOS

Yearly Average 10,664,748 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 9,607,580 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,463,435.41 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

238.9501

191.2338

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SOS 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 200.9685, compared to 225.6214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.6529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.9685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.6214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was July, with a trading range of 14.2557 SOS (High: 219.6519 / Low: 205.3961). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3372 SOS (High: 222.2952 / Low: 216.9580).

July Spread (Volatile) ±14.2557

August Spread (Stable) ±5.3372

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.8270 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 234.9737.

2010 Avg (December) 234.9737

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	204.0542	193.1674	200.0372
February	201.2672	192.1516	195.2102
March	208.6266	197.0650	201.4105
April	207.6148	197.1056	202.6635
May	207.4170	193.7808	201.9887
June	209.3450	199.7341	204.5010
July	219.6519	205.3961	212.1532
August	222.2952	216.9580	219.8620
September	230.0123	219.0939	225.2273
October	235.9665	226.8466	231.7203
November	236.3221	223.7845	229.7917
December	241.4203	228.1399	234.9737