2018 RSD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1519 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1204 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1320 ZAR

2018 RSD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1254 to the December average rate of 0.1375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1519 was up 5.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 759 ZAR

2017 Average 621 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 602 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.41 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1473

0.1212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.1258, compared to 0.1382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1258

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0145 ZAR (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1306). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 ZAR (High: 0.1254 / Low: 0.1220).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+10.39%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1451

2017 Avg (September) 0.1315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1277	0.1239	0.1254
February	0.1270	0.1204	0.1234
March	0.1254	0.1220	0.1236
April	0.1282	0.1229	0.1257
May	0.1295	0.1227	0.1254
June	0.1360	0.1246	0.1315
July	0.1366	0.1302	0.1326
August	0.1451	0.1306	0.1373
September	0.1519	0.1385	0.1451
October	0.1442	0.1376	0.1411
November	0.1391	0.1317	0.1354
December	0.1411	0.1315	0.1375