YEARLY HIGH
0.6488 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.2892 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5800 VEF

2010 ZAR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.6488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3596 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4820 to the December average rate of 0.6301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,441 VEF
Yearly Average 28,999 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 14,459 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,981.34 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.6449
0.4671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VEF 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 0.5552, compared to 0.6048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was January, with a trading range of 0.3060 VEF (High: 0.5952 / Low: 0.2892). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 VEF (High: 0.5967 / Low: 0.5805).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3060
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.6301.

2010 Avg (December) 0.6301
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5952 0.2892 0.4820
February 0.5752 0.5477 0.5594
March 0.5910 0.5604 0.5798
April 0.5926 0.5739 0.5847
May 0.5848 0.5406 0.5635
June 0.5745 0.5515 0.5618
July 0.5876 0.5548 0.5700
August 0.5967 0.5805 0.5885
September 0.6173 0.5863 0.6027
October 0.6324 0.6088 0.6214
November 0.6331 0.6007 0.6160
December 0.6488 0.6122 0.6301