YEARLY HIGH
1.3197 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.1014 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1969 SVC

2010 ZAR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 1.1014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2183 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1717 to the December average rate of 1.2830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,987 SVC
Yearly Average 59,844 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 55,070 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,916.17 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.2974
1.1247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SVC 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 1.1622, compared to 1.2315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0884 SVC (High: 1.1899 / Low: 1.1014). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 SVC (High: 1.2155 / Low: 1.1827).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0884
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.2830.

2010 Avg (December) 1.2830
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1994 1.1482 1.1717
February 1.1717 1.1159 1.1391
March 1.2039 1.1416 1.1806
April 1.2072 1.1690 1.1906
May 1.1899 1.1014 1.1473
June 1.1703 1.1237 1.1439
July 1.1964 1.1300 1.1602
August 1.2155 1.1827 1.1987
September 1.2577 1.1943 1.2272
October 1.2878 1.2401 1.2657
November 1.2885 1.2239 1.2544
December 1.3197 1.2475 1.2830