YEARLY HIGH
41.6828 AMD
YEARLY LOW
31.4569 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.7126 AMD

2018 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 41.6828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 31.4569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2259 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.6071 to the December average rate of 33.9289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.6828 was up 6.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.2892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,084,142 AMD
2017 Average 1,814,537 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,572,844 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 511,297.34 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.5209
32.0631
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ZAR to AMD 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: JanтАУJun) was 39.2740, compared to 34.1513 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 5.1227 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 39.2740
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 34.1513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.7757 AMD (High: 38.5356 / Low: 34.7599). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4498 AMD (High: 41.2492 / Low: 39.7994).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.7757
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.4498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.2947 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 40.7328) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.9292), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8036 (+10.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 40.7328
2017 Avg (February) 36.9292

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Month High Low Average
January 40.5372 38.8425 39.6071
February 41.6828 39.6625 40.7328
March 41.2492 39.7994 40.5684
April 40.5592 38.5984 39.7558
May 39.6709 37.7568 38.6373
June 38.5356 34.7599 36.3426
July 36.6725 34.8336 35.9475
August 36.3649 32.8370 34.3374
September 34.2242 31.4569 32.8513
October 34.1391 32.6789 33.3455
November 35.4536 33.7457 34.4973
December 35.4711 33.0345 33.9289