SCR to ZAR Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
1.5115 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
0.6814 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.1235 ZAR

10-Year SCR to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the SCR to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on October 6, 2023, when the pair was valued at 1.5115. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 15, 2021, dropping to a support floor of 0.6814.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.8301 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.0476 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.1800 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +12.64%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.2676, showing a variance of 0.2861 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.9814.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 7,558 ZAR
10-Year Average 5,617 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 3,407 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 4,150.63 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.5022
0.6179
201620182020202220242026

SCR 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 0.9814, compared to 1.2676 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.2861 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 0.9814
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.2676

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 0.7097 ZAR (High: 1.3950 / Low: 0.6854). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.1224 ZAR (High: 1.1146 / Low: 0.9922).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±0.7097
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.1224

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2021 and 2023, 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 2024 and 2025, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.0908

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.0476) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.1800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1324 (+12.64%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.0476
2026 Current Avg 1.1800

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-30 1.2376
2026-07-29 1.2389
2026-07-28 1.2400
2026-07-27 1.2271
2026-07-26 1.2466
2026-07-25 1.2476
2026-07-24 1.2477
2026-07-23 1.2316
2026-07-22 1.2256
2026-07-21 1.2230
2026-07-20 1.2116
2026-07-19 1.2129
2026-07-18 1.2266
2026-07-17 1.2272
2026-07-16 1.2070
2026-07-15 1.2277
2026-07-14 1.1968
2026-07-13 1.1842
2026-07-12 1.1222
2026-07-11 1.1203
2026-07-10 1.1593
2026-07-09 1.2093
2026-07-08 1.2007
2026-07-07 1.1787
2026-07-06 1.1502
2026-07-05 1.2079
2026-07-04 1.2070
2026-07-03 1.1840
2026-07-02 1.2062
2026-07-01 1.2184
2026-06-30 1.2083

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