2026 SEK to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8269 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.6779 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7603 ZAR

2026 SEK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SEK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1.8269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 1.6779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1490 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7903 to the December average rate of 1.7351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8269 was down 7.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9836, 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 9,135 ZAR

2025 Average 9,128 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,390 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.93 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8078

1.6910

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.7744, compared to 1.7179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7744

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0707 ZAR (High: 1.8269 / Low: 1.7562). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 ZAR (High: 1.7388 / Low: 1.7297).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0707

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0419 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.7981) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-0.16%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.7981

2025 Avg (March) 1.8010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8087	1.7734	1.7903
February	1.8136	1.7587	1.7808
March	1.8269	1.7562	1.7981
April	1.8059	1.7622	1.7844
May	1.8137	1.7557	1.7673
June	1.7531	1.6889	1.7254
July	1.7321	1.6779	1.7007
August	1.7388	1.7297	1.7351