YEARLY HIGH
8.7657 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
7.3630 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0514 ZAR

2019 ANG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ANG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 8.7657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 7.3630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4028 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7775 to the December average rate of 8.4583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.7657 was up 4.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.3731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,829 ZAR
2018 Average 36,823 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 36,815 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,013.87 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.6760
7.4930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 7.7278, compared to 8.3750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.8529 ZAR (High: 8.2159 / Low: 7.3630). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1880 ZAR (High: 8.6763 / Low: 8.4883).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8529
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2824 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 8.4919) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.1955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2964 (+3.62%).

2019 Avg (October) 8.4919
2018 Avg (October) 8.1955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2159 7.3630 7.7775
February 7.8261 7.4216 7.6664
March 7.9953 7.7444 7.8740
April 7.7085 7.4585 7.5916
May 7.8900 7.5547 7.6865
June 8.0107 7.5032 7.7707
July 8.0578 7.4984 7.7894
August 8.7464 8.1890 8.5090
September 8.6268 8.2619 8.4242
October 8.7657 8.3044 8.4919
November 8.6763 8.4883 8.5774
December 8.6211 8.3044 8.4583