YEARLY HIGH
0.4591 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4129 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4366 ZAR

2026 SRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.4591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.4129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0462 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4267 to the December average rate of 0.4382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4591 was down 15.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,295 ZAR
2025 Average 2,406 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,064 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4490
0.4212
JanuMarcMayJuly

SRD 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 0.4363, compared to 0.4376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0329 ZAR (High: 0.4591 / Low: 0.4262). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.4382 / Low: 0.4382).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.4467) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0595 (-11.76%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.4467
2025 Avg (March) 0.5062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4345 0.4129 0.4267
February 0.4298 0.4190 0.4235
March 0.4591 0.4262 0.4467
April 0.4544 0.4351 0.4422
May 0.4461 0.4366 0.4391
June 0.4532 0.4313 0.4396
July 0.4459 0.4313 0.4370
August 0.4382 0.4382 0.4382