YEARLY HIGH
0.0007 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0006 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0007 ZAR

2019 STD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the STD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0007 to the December average rate of 0.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0007 was down 2.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4 ZAR
2018 Average 3 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 3 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.43 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

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STD 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 0.0007, compared to 0.0007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0006). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0007).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0001
November Spread (Stable) Âą0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0007) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+5.45%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0007
2018 Avg (August) 0.0007

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0007 0.0006 0.0007
February 0.0007 0.0006 0.0007
March 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
April 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
May 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
June 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
July 0.0007 0.0006 0.0007
August 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
September 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
October 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
November 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
December 0.0007 0.0006 0.0007