2026 CLF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

731.1457 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

15.7264 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

374.6731 ZAR

2026 CLF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CLF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 731.1457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 15.7264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 715.4193 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2981 to the December average rate of 700.4091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4197.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 731.1457 was up 3598.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,655,728 ZAR

2025 Average 89,419 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 78,632 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,577,096.54 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

790.9726

-54.4415

JanuMarcMayJuly

CLF 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 266.8980, compared to 697.9982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 431.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 266.8980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 697.9982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 714.8295 ZAR (High: 731.1457 / Low: 16.3162). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 700.4091 / Low: 700.4091).

April Spread (Volatile) ±714.8295

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 17.8250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 118.3773) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.9322), the exchange rate shifted by +99.4450 (+525.27%).

2026 Avg (April) 118.3773

2025 Avg (April) 18.9322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.5658	15.7264	16.2981
February	16.2778	15.8587	16.0097
March	17.2038	16.0831	16.7692
April	731.1457	16.3162	118.3773
May	730.0061	716.9469	720.5214
June	723.7685	700.2133	713.4124
July	703.7177	689.9473	695.5874
August	700.4091	700.4091	700.4091