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CAD to ZAR Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
14.5964 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
9.0459 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
11.9142 ZAR

10-Year CAD to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the CAD to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on June 1, 2023, when the pair was valued at 14.5964. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on March 27, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 9.0459.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 5.5505 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 10.5300 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 11.8580 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +12.61%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 12.8808, showing a variance of 1.9189 points compared to the older 5-year average of 10.9619.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 72,982 ZAR
10-Year Average 59,571 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 45,229 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 27,752.74 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

15.0767
8.6326
201620182020202220242026

CAD 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 10.9619, compared to 12.8808 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 1.9189 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 10.9619
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 12.8808

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 2.7902 ZAR (High: 13.5862 / Low: 10.7961). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 1.0454 ZAR (High: 12.4619 / Low: 11.4166).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±2.7902
2026 Spread (Stable) ±1.0454

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 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 0.9378 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.9378

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 10.5300) against the newest annual average (2026: 11.8580), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3280 (+12.61%).

2016 Baseline Avg 10.5300
2026 Current Avg 11.8580

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 11.8586
2026-07-28 11.8882
2026-07-27 11.8646
2026-07-26 11.9284
2026-07-25 11.9372
2026-07-24 11.9515
2026-07-23 11.7685
2026-07-22 11.6644
2026-07-21 11.6865
2026-07-20 11.7615
2026-07-19 11.5956
2026-07-18 11.7344
2026-07-17 11.7564
2026-07-16 11.6625
2026-07-15 11.6336
2026-07-14 11.6504
2026-07-13 11.5861
2026-07-12 11.5103
2026-07-11 11.5009
2026-07-10 11.5206
2026-07-09 11.5445
2026-07-08 11.5407
2026-07-07 11.4405
2026-07-06 11.4166
2026-07-05 11.4307
2026-07-04 11.4310
2026-07-03 11.4348
2026-07-02 11.4974
2026-07-01 11.5459
2026-06-30 11.5413

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