AWG to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the AWG/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
10.9906 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
6.4586 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
8.8178 ZAR

10-Year AWG to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the AWG to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 25, 2023, when the pair was valued at 10.9906. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 24, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 6.4586.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 4.5320 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 7.7643 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 9.1206 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +17.47%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 9.6621, showing a variance of 1.6766 points compared to the older 5-year average of 7.9855.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 AWG over the decade:

Decade Peak High 54,953 ZAR
10-Year Average 44,089 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 32,293 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 22,659.97 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

11.3782
6.1622
201620182020202220242026

AWG to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 7.9855, compared to 9.6621 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 1.6766 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 7.9855
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 9.6621

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 2.9225 ZAR (High: 10.7056 / Low: 7.7831). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.7630 ZAR (High: 8.1671 / Low: 7.4041).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±2.9225
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.7630

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.9328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.9328

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 7.7643) against the newest annual average (2026: 9.1206), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3563 (+17.47%).

2016 Baseline Avg 7.7643
2026 Current Avg 9.1206

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-31 9.1671
2026-07-30 9.2377
2026-07-29 9.2867
2026-07-28 9.3138
2026-07-27 9.2929
2026-07-26 9.3442
2026-07-25 9.3524
2026-07-24 9.3526
2026-07-23 9.1975
2026-07-22 9.1333
2026-07-21 9.1297
2026-07-20 9.1685
2026-07-19 9.0355
2026-07-18 9.1446
2026-07-17 9.1612
2026-07-16 9.1139
2026-07-15 9.0837
2026-07-14 9.1223
2026-07-13 9.1080
2026-07-12 9.0713
2026-07-11 9.0554
2026-07-10 9.0511
2026-07-09 9.0844
2026-07-08 9.0818
2026-07-07 9.0250
2026-07-06 9.0068
2026-07-05 9.0048
2026-07-04 9.0050
2026-07-03 9.0019
2026-07-02 9.0631
2026-07-01 9.1105

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