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

2018 STD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0006 to the December average rate of 0.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0007 was up 5.55% compared to the 2017 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
2017 Average 3 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 3 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.76 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

ट्रेंड विज़ुअलाइज़ेशन

2018 के दौरान महीने के औसत उतार-चढ़ाव।

0.0007
0.0006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0006, 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 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0006). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0006 / Low: 0.0006).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+9.42%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0007
2017 Avg (September) 0.0006

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