YEARLY HIGH
10.4745 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
9.6237 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0422 ZAR

2019 AUD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 10.4745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 9.6237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8508 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8974 to the December average rate of 9.9128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.4745 was down 5.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.0920, 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 52,373 ZAR
2018 Average 49,373 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 48,119 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,253.95 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.3197
9.7728
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 10.0249, compared to 10.0594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.6067 ZAR (High: 10.4745 / Low: 9.8679). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1717 ZAR (High: 10.1378 / Low: 9.9662).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6067
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3060 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 10.1244) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.9603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1642 (+1.65%).

2019 Avg (June) 10.1244
2018 Avg (June) 9.9603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1454 9.6463 9.8974
February 10.0666 9.6237 9.8668
March 10.3510 10.0343 10.1941
April 10.1378 9.9662 10.0590
May 10.2134 9.8398 10.0077
June 10.4745 9.8679 10.1244
July 9.9176 9.6875 9.8184
August 10.4447 9.9444 10.2741
September 10.2477 10.0214 10.1228
October 10.4134 9.9657 10.1258
November 10.3837 9.9058 10.1027
December 10.0856 9.7966 9.9128