YEARLY HIGH
723.8711 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
585.6386 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
658.6707 ZMK

2010 ZAR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 723.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 585.6386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.2325 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 608.8928 to the December average rate of 696.9649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,193,555 ZMK
Yearly Average 32,933,535 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 29,281,929 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,911,625.99 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

705.7721
600.0855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ZMK 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 636.4179, compared to 680.9235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.5056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 636.4179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 680.9235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was January, with a trading range of 52.9135 ZMK (High: 638.5521 / Low: 585.6386). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.6785 ZMK (High: 680.3285 / Low: 663.6500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±52.9135
July Spread (Stable) ±16.6785

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.1055 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 696.9649.

2010 Avg (December) 696.9649
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 638.5521 585.6386 608.8928
February 620.5121 601.0917 610.4369
March 650.5821 622.1537 636.5105
April 650.3275 625.4068 639.4652
May 667.7351 632.7124 650.4860
June 684.5523 653.4293 672.7163
July 680.3285 663.6500 671.8595
August 682.4539 664.5412 674.4191
September 699.3834 675.1082 685.3247
October 696.8231 662.8056 681.5391
November 693.7522 666.5783 675.4336
December 723.8711 679.9696 696.9649