YEARLY HIGH
7.7154 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
7.1513 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3854 ZAR

2026 FJD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FJD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 7.7154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 7.1513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5641 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2187 to the December average rate of 7.4788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.7154 was down 9.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.4950, 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 38,577 ZAR
2025 Average 39,263 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 35,756 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,820.58 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.5809
7.1858
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 7.3763, compared to 7.4128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4380 ZAR (High: 7.7154 / Low: 7.2774). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 7.4788 / Low: 7.4788).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4380
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0822 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 7.5480) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.9431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3952 (-4.97%).

2026 Avg (March) 7.5480
2025 Avg (March) 7.9431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3225 7.1513 7.2187
February 7.3426 7.1978 7.2692
March 7.7154 7.2774 7.5480
April 7.6164 7.3553 7.4658
May 7.6234 7.3046 7.3874
June 7.4970 7.2569 7.3687
July 7.5291 7.1782 7.3467
August 7.4788 7.4788 7.4788