2018 USD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4156 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

11.5447 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2411 ZAR

2018 USD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 15.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 11.5447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8709 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1906 to the December average rate of 14.2908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4156 was up 6.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,078 ZAR

2017 Average 66,532 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 57,723 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,354.55 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.0294

11.5292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 12.2985, compared to 14.1837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2985

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.4809 ZAR (High: 14.7035 / Low: 13.2226). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3821 ZAR (High: 12.0230 / Low: 11.6409).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4809

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4540 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.7377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1597), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5780 (+11.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.7377

2017 Avg (September) 13.1597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4477	11.8555	12.1906
February	12.1514	11.5447	11.8209
March	12.0230	11.6409	11.8442
April	12.4464	11.8310	12.1032
May	12.7713	12.2431	12.5336
June	13.8681	12.5718	13.2984
July	13.8383	13.1113	13.3871
August	14.7035	13.2226	14.0538
September	15.4156	14.1164	14.7377
October	14.8656	14.1801	14.5435
November	14.4671	13.6682	14.0894
December	14.6381	13.7003	14.2908