YEARLY HIGH
1.6233 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.4667 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5279 ZAR

2019 SEK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SEK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.4667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1566 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5393 to the December average rate of 1.5265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6233 was down 4.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,117 ZAR
2018 Average 7,605 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,334 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 783.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5824
1.4847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.5247, compared to 1.5311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1566 ZAR (High: 1.6233 / Low: 1.4667). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 ZAR (High: 1.5322 / Low: 1.5016).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1566
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0563 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.5393) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+1.60%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.5393
2018 Avg (January) 1.5151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6233 1.4667 1.5393
February 1.5251 1.4679 1.4928
March 1.5759 1.5200 1.5493
April 1.5322 1.5016 1.5151
May 1.5511 1.4737 1.5023
June 1.5940 1.5115 1.5492
July 1.5124 1.4710 1.4929
August 1.6016 1.5135 1.5742
September 1.5516 1.5110 1.5318
October 1.5655 1.5008 1.5255
November 1.5715 1.5239 1.5355
December 1.5638 1.4956 1.5265