YEARLY HIGH
4.2466 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.6431 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9678 ZAR

2019 QAR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 4.2466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 3.6431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6035 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7994 to the December average rate of 3.9528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2466 was up 0.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.2339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,233 ZAR
2018 Average 18,193 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,215 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,017.58 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.2071
3.7545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 3.8981, compared to 4.0374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3639 ZAR (High: 4.0070 / Low: 3.6431). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1032 ZAR (High: 4.1278 / Low: 4.0246).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3639
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1385 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.1694) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3085 (+7.99%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.1694
2018 Avg (August) 3.8609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0070 3.6431 3.7994
February 3.8806 3.6587 3.7922
March 4.0134 3.8918 3.9528
April 3.9695 3.8188 3.8849
May 4.0626 3.8903 3.9578
June 4.1247 3.8668 4.0014
July 3.9399 3.8085 3.8629
August 4.2466 4.0156 4.1694
September 4.1883 4.0038 4.0846
October 4.2253 4.0018 4.0907
November 4.1278 4.0246 4.0640
December 4.0618 3.8481 3.9528