YEARLY HIGH
0.2064 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1942 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2003 ZAR

2026 ALL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ALL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.2064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.1942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1979 to the December average rate of 0.2044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2064 was down 5.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,032 ZAR
2025 Average 1,032 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 971 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.00 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2052
0.1955
JanuMarcMayJuly

ALL to ZAR 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 0.1996, compared to 0.2024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0107 ZAR (High: 0.2064 / Low: 0.1957). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.2044 / Low: 0.2044).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2020) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+1.58%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2020
2025 Avg (March) 0.1989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2009 0.1946 0.1979
February 0.1986 0.1942 0.1963
March 0.2064 0.1957 0.2020
April 0.2057 0.1984 0.2022
May 0.2052 0.1979 0.1997
June 0.2053 0.1975 0.1997
July 0.2046 0.1975 0.2004
August 0.2044 0.2044 0.2044