YEARLY HIGH
0.0020 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0014 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0016 ZAR

2018 UZS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0015 to the December average rate of 0.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0020 was down 54.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10 ZAR
2017 Average 15 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.80 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0019
0.0014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.0015, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0020 / Low: 0.0017). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0014).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0019) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+1.83%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0019
2017 Avg (September) 0.0018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
February 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
March 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
April 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
May 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
June 0.0018 0.0016 0.0017
July 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
August 0.0019 0.0017 0.0018
September 0.0020 0.0017 0.0019
October 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
November 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
December 0.0018 0.0016 0.0017