SAR to ZAR Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
5.2753 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
3.0788 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
4.2283 ZAR

10-Year SAR to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the SAR to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 25, 2023, when the pair was valued at 5.2753. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 24, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 3.0788.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 2.1965 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 3.7126 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 4.3767 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +17.89%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 4.6364, showing a variance of 0.8104 points compared to the older 5-year average of 3.8260.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 26,377 ZAR
10-Year Average 21,141 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 15,394 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 10,982.75 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

5.4706
2.9326
201620182020202220242026

SAR 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 3.8260, compared to 4.6364 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.8104 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 3.8260
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 4.6364

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 1.3864 ZAR (High: 5.1209 / Low: 3.7345). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.3656 ZAR (High: 3.9060 / Low: 3.5404).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±1.3864
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.3656

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 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.4449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.4449

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 3.7126) against the newest annual average (2026: 4.3767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6642 (+17.89%).

2016 Baseline Avg 3.7126
2026 Current Avg 4.3767

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 4.4527
2026-07-28 4.4792
2026-07-27 4.4637
2026-07-26 4.4740
2026-07-25 4.4819
2026-07-24 4.4777
2026-07-23 4.4148
2026-07-22 4.3740
2026-07-21 4.3829
2026-07-20 4.3972
2026-07-19 4.3293
2026-07-18 4.3802
2026-07-17 4.3932
2026-07-16 4.3693
2026-07-15 4.3491
2026-07-14 4.3674
2026-07-13 4.3608
2026-07-12 4.3436
2026-07-11 4.3421
2026-07-10 4.3437
2026-07-09 4.3563
2026-07-08 4.3559
2026-07-07 4.3276
2026-07-06 4.3180
2026-07-05 4.3217
2026-07-04 4.3301
2026-07-03 4.3221
2026-07-02 4.3396
2026-07-01 4.3747
2026-06-30 4.3699
2026-06-29 4.3730

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