2019 NAD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0389 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3911 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9987 ZAR

2019 NAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.0389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.3911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6478 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9963 to the December average rate of 0.9986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0389 was down 2.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,195 ZAR

2018 Average 5,007 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,956 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,238.98 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0066

0.9781

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.9964, compared to 1.0011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9964

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.6199 ZAR (High: 1.0110 / Low: 0.3911). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 ZAR (High: 1.0057 / Low: 0.9843).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6199

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.9994) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0025), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-0.31%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.9994

2018 Avg (October) 1.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0125	0.9744	0.9963
February	1.0187	0.9967	1.0019
March	1.0244	0.9818	1.0019
April	1.0105	0.9668	0.9984
May	1.0110	0.3911	0.9805
June	1.0151	0.9854	0.9994
July	1.0267	0.9863	1.0030
August	1.0288	0.9896	1.0043
September	1.0130	0.9782	1.0011
October	1.0389	0.9738	0.9994
November	1.0084	0.9828	1.0001
December	1.0057	0.9843	0.9986