YEARLY HIGH
7.2262 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
5.7018 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3518 ZAR

2018 FJD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 7.2262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 5.7018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5244 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0325 to the December average rate of 6.7315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.2262 was up 3.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.9911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,131 ZAR
2017 Average 32,312 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 28,509 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,621.90 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.0465
5.7240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 6.0130, compared to 6.6905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6461 ZAR (High: 6.9663 / Low: 6.3202). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2177 ZAR (High: 6.1294 / Low: 5.9117).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6461
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1758 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.9363) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4134 (+6.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.9363
2017 Avg (September) 6.5229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1294 5.9117 6.0325
February 6.0299 5.7018 5.8567
March 5.9357 5.7107 5.8342
April 6.0373 5.7771 5.9305
May 6.1465 5.8861 6.0272
June 6.6204 6.0858 6.3970
July 6.5897 6.2793 6.3818
August 6.9663 6.3202 6.6588
September 7.2262 6.6109 6.9363
October 6.9345 6.6175 6.7807
November 6.8124 6.4676 6.6538
December 6.8772 6.4979 6.7315