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NZD to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the NZD/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
12.2282 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
8.4178 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
10.2270 ZAR

10-Year NZD to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the NZD to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 20, 2023, when the pair was valued at 12.2282. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 24, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 8.4178.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 3.8104 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 9.9858 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 9.5994 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -3.87%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 10.6558, showing a variance of 0.8514 points compared to the older 5-year average of 9.8044.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 NZD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 61,141 ZAR
10-Year Average 51,135 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 42,089 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 19,052.20 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

12.2198
8.1601
201620182020202220242026

NZD to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 9.8044, compared to 10.6558 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.8514 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 9.8044
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 10.6558

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 2.2630 ZAR (High: 11.6627 / Low: 9.3997). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.7293 ZAR (High: 9.9652 / Low: 9.2359).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±2.2630
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.7293

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 0.8063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.8063

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 9.9858) against the newest annual average (2026: 9.5994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3864 (-3.87%).

2016 Baseline Avg 9.9858
2026 Current Avg 9.5994

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-30 9.6634
2026-07-29 9.6632
2026-07-28 9.6853
2026-07-27 9.6865
2026-07-26 9.7402
2026-07-25 9.7439
2026-07-24 9.7401
2026-07-23 9.5965
2026-07-22 9.5692
2026-07-21 9.6184
2026-07-20 9.6545
2026-07-19 9.5015
2026-07-18 9.6191
2026-07-17 9.6287
2026-07-16 9.5744
2026-07-15 9.5274
2026-07-14 9.5257
2026-07-13 9.4511
2026-07-12 9.4255
2026-07-11 9.3935
2026-07-10 9.4095
2026-07-09 9.3897
2026-07-08 9.3266
2026-07-07 9.2462
2026-07-06 9.2359
2026-07-05 9.2668
2026-07-04 9.2637
2026-07-03 9.2625
2026-07-02 9.2855
2026-07-01 9.3117
2026-06-30 9.2910

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