YEARLY HIGH
36.7575 AMD
YEARLY LOW
30.4825 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2995 AMD

2019 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 36.7575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 30.4825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2750 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1124 to the December average rate of 33.2409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 36.7575 was down 11.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 41.6828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,837,876 AMD
2018 Average 1,834,446 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,524,124 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313,751.97 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

35.7636
30.9522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 34.1343, compared to 32.4647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.1343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.4647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 3.4829 AMD (High: 36.7575 / Low: 33.2746). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9079 AMD (High: 32.6114 / Low: 31.7035).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4829
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 35.1124) against the same month in 2018 (average: 39.6071), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4947 (-11.35%).

2019 Avg (January) 35.1124
2018 Avg (January) 39.6071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7575 33.2746 35.1124
February 36.5913 34.5316 35.3627
March 34.5381 33.2964 33.8713
April 34.9252 33.3316 34.2572
May 34.0343 32.4415 33.3525
June 33.9283 31.9070 32.8497
July 34.3554 33.2018 33.8813
August 32.5512 30.4825 31.3532
September 32.7188 31.2231 32.0328
October 32.7105 30.9474 32.0175
November 32.6114 31.7035 32.2628
December 34.1799 32.3303 33.2409