2019 SVC to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7842 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5160 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6512 ZAR

2019 SVC to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SVC to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.7842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.5160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2683 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5812 to the December average rate of 1.6450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7842 was up 1.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,921 ZAR

2018 Average 7,572 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,580 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,341.33 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7516

1.5621

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.6222, compared to 1.6803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1506 ZAR (High: 1.6666 / Low: 1.5160). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 ZAR (High: 1.7175 / Low: 1.6750).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1506

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

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 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.7358) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1291 (+8.03%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.7358

2018 Avg (August) 1.6068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6666	1.5160	1.5812
February	1.6144	1.5222	1.5779
March	1.6700	1.6193	1.6453
April	1.6518	1.5892	1.6165
May	1.6906	1.6188	1.6470
June	1.7166	1.6077	1.6651
July	1.6391	1.5850	1.6071
August	1.7842	1.6705	1.7358
September	1.7435	1.6665	1.7001
October	1.7582	1.6656	1.7022
November	1.7175	1.6750	1.6913
December	1.6898	1.6015	1.6450