2019 SDG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3461 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2776 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3149 ZAR

2019 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.3461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0685 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2908 to the December average rate of 0.3189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3461 was down 80.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,730 ZAR

2018 Average 3,636 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,388 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.64 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3413

0.2852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.3041, compared to 0.3258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3041

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0287 ZAR (High: 0.3063 / Low: 0.2776). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 ZAR (High: 0.3332 / Low: 0.3246).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.3366) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7798), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4432 (-56.83%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.3366

2018 Avg (August) 0.7798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3063	0.2776	0.2908
February	0.2966	0.2798	0.2899
March	0.3067	0.2975	0.3022
April	0.3190	0.2921	0.2991
May	0.3279	0.3141	0.3194
June	0.3330	0.3119	0.3229
July	0.3179	0.3074	0.3117
August	0.3461	0.3240	0.3366
September	0.3381	0.3229	0.3297
October	0.3410	0.3230	0.3301
November	0.3332	0.3246	0.3280
December	0.3277	0.3103	0.3189