SZL to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the SZL/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
1.0506 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
0.9278 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.0005 ZAR

10-Year SZL to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the SZL to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 6, 2025, when the pair was valued at 1.0506. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on August 19, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 0.9278.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.1228 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.0001 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.0012 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +0.11%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.0007, showing a variance of 0.0003 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.0004.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 SZL over the decade:

Decade Peak High 5,253 ZAR
10-Year Average 5,002 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 4,639 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 614.08 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.0442
0.9790
201620182020202220242026

SZL to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 1.0004, compared to 1.0007 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.0004
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.0007

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2018, with a trading range of 0.1014 ZAR (High: 1.0292 / Low: 0.9278). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0276 ZAR (High: 1.0143 / Low: 0.9867).

2018 Spread (Volatile) ±0.1014
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2019 and 2021, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2016 and 2017, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.0004

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.0001) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.0012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.11%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.0001
2026 Current Avg 1.0012

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-02 1.0042
2026-08-01 1.0042
2026-07-31 0.9944
2026-07-30 0.9989
2026-07-29 0.9972
2026-07-28 1.0002
2026-07-27 0.9959
2026-07-26 1.0053
2026-07-25 1.0233
2026-07-24 1.0235
2026-07-23 1.0085
2026-07-22 0.9989
2026-07-21 0.9992
2026-07-20 1.0017
2026-07-19 0.9875
2026-07-18 0.9992
2026-07-17 1.0039
2026-07-16 1.0036
2026-07-15 0.9970
2026-07-14 0.9989
2026-07-13 1.0028
2026-07-12 1.0015
2026-07-11 0.9988
2026-07-10 0.9978
2026-07-09 0.9992
2026-07-08 1.0060
2026-07-07 1.0026
2026-07-06 1.0004
2026-07-05 1.0005
2026-07-04 1.0006
2026-07-03 0.9949

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