2010 ZAR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
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).
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 72.8905.
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 |