2018 AUD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0920 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

8.9567 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8714 ZAR

2018 AUD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 11.0920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 8.9567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1353 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6959 to the December average rate of 10.2295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.0920 was up 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,460 ZAR

2017 Average 51,015 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 44,784 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,676.51 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7480

9.0450

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 9.4788, compared to 10.2641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4788

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9179 ZAR (High: 11.0920 / Low: 10.1741). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2670 ZAR (High: 9.8219 / Low: 9.5548).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9179

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2670

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3956 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.6061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1186 (+1.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.6061

2017 Avg (September) 10.4875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8219	9.5548	9.6959
February	9.5853	9.0499	9.3003
March	9.3082	8.9567	9.1869
April	9.4205	9.0731	9.2938
May	9.6085	9.2324	9.4355
June	10.1808	9.5974	9.9603
July	10.1547	9.7478	9.9141
August	10.6780	9.7920	10.2947
September	11.0920	10.1741	10.6061
October	10.5132	10.0950	10.3269
November	10.4377	9.9607	10.2133
December	10.3384	10.0670	10.2295