YEARLY HIGH
0.6283 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4772 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5614 ZAR

2019 UAH to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UAH to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.6283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.4772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1511 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4960 to the December average rate of 0.6109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6283 was up 15.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,142 ZAR
2018 Average 2,435 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,386 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 755.59 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6224
0.4845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.5277, compared to 0.5950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0491 ZAR (High: 0.5263 / Low: 0.4772). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 ZAR (High: 0.5561 / Low: 0.5393).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.6022) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0795 (+15.22%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.6022
2018 Avg (September) 0.5227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5263 0.4772 0.4960
February 0.5236 0.4805 0.5085
March 0.5504 0.5226 0.5357
April 0.5452 0.5186 0.5286
May 0.5561 0.5393 0.5463
June 0.5637 0.5379 0.5510
July 0.5715 0.5328 0.5472
August 0.6217 0.5756 0.6014
September 0.6283 0.5859 0.6022
October 0.6271 0.5799 0.6001
November 0.6165 0.5960 0.6085
December 0.6251 0.5913 0.6109