YEARLY HIGH
0.1461 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1283 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1372 ZAR

2019 RSD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RSD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1335 to the December average rate of 0.1361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1461 was down 3.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1519, 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 730 ZAR
2018 Average 660 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 641 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.84 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1445
0.1315
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 0.1358, compared to 0.1387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0141 ZAR (High: 0.1424 / Low: 0.1283). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ZAR (High: 0.1366 / Low: 0.1329).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1434) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+4.45%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1434
2018 Avg (August) 0.1373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1424 0.1283 0.1335
February 0.1356 0.1289 0.1326
March 0.1396 0.1358 0.1378
April 0.1366 0.1329 0.1347
May 0.1395 0.1349 0.1367
June 0.1437 0.1358 0.1396
July 0.1355 0.1313 0.1340
August 0.1461 0.1376 0.1434
September 0.1423 0.1370 0.1393
October 0.1434 0.1376 0.1401
November 0.1429 0.1373 0.1392
December 0.1396 0.1334 0.1361