YEARLY HIGH
75.3579 XAF
YEARLY LOW
63.2845 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.4846 XAF

2010 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 75.3579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 63.2845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0734 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.6912 to the December average rate of 73.5063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,767,896 XAF
Yearly Average 3,424,231 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,164,227 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 603,668.70 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

74.4355
63.2845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XAF 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 66.4896, compared to 70.4796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.4896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.4796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 3.6350 XAF (High: 75.3579 / Low: 71.7229). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1857 XAF (High: 70.0151 / Low: 68.8294).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6350
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 73.5063.

2010 Avg (December) 73.5063
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.8226 63.6617 64.6912
February 65.4093 63.2845 64.2138
March 67.7462 64.6651 66.7785
April 68.6792 66.5105 67.7122
May 68.6438 65.5616 67.3209
June 69.2568 67.6142 68.2210
July 69.0246 66.2141 67.6486
August 70.0151 68.8294 69.5293
September 71.5838 69.5208 70.7578
October 71.5075 69.5608 70.7294
November 71.5481 69.8014 70.7065
December 75.3579 71.7229 73.5063