YEARLY HIGH
74.8445 XOF
YEARLY LOW
60.8638 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.7425 XOF

2010 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 74.8445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 60.8638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9807 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.5531 to the December average rate of 72.8905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,742,226 XOF
Yearly Average 3,387,123 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,043,191 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 699,035.24 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

74.0243
60.4194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XOF 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 65.6902, compared to 69.7947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.6902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.7947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 4.0960 XOF (High: 70.1830 / Low: 66.0870). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4219 XOF (High: 62.2857 / Low: 60.8638).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.0960
January Spread (Stable) ±1.4219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.3486 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 72.8905.

2010 Avg (December) 72.8905
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.2857 60.8638 61.5531
February 63.1471 61.7215 62.3872
March 66.5827 63.0536 65.2028
April 67.5607 65.3694 66.5518
May 70.1830 66.0870 68.1881
June 71.0827 69.6017 70.2582
July 69.3528 67.2410 68.4494
August 70.5861 68.3978 69.5255
September 72.2176 68.9142 70.6571
October 69.2206 67.1118 68.3085
November 70.3490 67.4476 68.9373
December 74.8445 71.6730 72.8905