2019 SBD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9048 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.6467 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7617 ZAR

2019 SBD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 1.9048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.6467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2581 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7061 to the December average rate of 1.7374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9048 was down 2.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,524 ZAR

2018 Average 8,402 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,233 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,290.43 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8721

1.6864

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.7409, compared to 1.7825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1236 ZAR (High: 1.9048 / Low: 1.7812). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0579 ZAR (High: 1.8265 / Low: 1.7686).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1236

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0579

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 0.0646 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.8566) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0752 (+4.22%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.8566

2018 Avg (August) 1.7814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7643	1.6467	1.7061
February	1.7432	1.6546	1.7019
March	1.8031	1.7420	1.7708
April	1.7783	1.6930	1.7350
May	1.8247	1.7303	1.7605
June	1.8256	1.7085	1.7713
July	1.7568	1.6768	1.7068
August	1.9048	1.7812	1.8566
September	1.8727	1.7647	1.8049
October	1.8589	1.7593	1.8005
November	1.8265	1.7686	1.7887
December	1.7880	1.6873	1.7374