2010 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0979 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0838 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0897 XDR

2010 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 0.0838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0856 to the December average rate of 0.0955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,897 XDR

Yearly Average 4,485 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 4,192 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 705.16 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0966

0.0839

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XDR 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 0.0877, compared to 0.0917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0052 XDR (High: 0.0907 / Low: 0.0854). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.0911 / Low: 0.0896).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.0955.

2010 Avg (December) 0.0955

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0875	0.0841	0.0856
February	0.0864	0.0838	0.0850
March	0.0897	0.0854	0.0880
April	0.0916	0.0884	0.0900
May	0.0907	0.0854	0.0887
June	0.0906	0.0879	0.0890
July	0.0904	0.0865	0.0883
August	0.0911	0.0896	0.0902
September	0.0934	0.0905	0.0920
October	0.0936	0.0901	0.0922
November	0.0930	0.0906	0.0918
December	0.0979	0.0935	0.0955