2018 VUV to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1421 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1092 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1226 ZAR

2018 VUV to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1158 to the December average rate of 0.1289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1421 was up 4.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 710 ZAR

2017 Average 622 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 546 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.62 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1382

0.1100

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.1159, compared to 0.1293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0136 ZAR (High: 0.1355 / Low: 0.1219). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 ZAR (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1097).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1358) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+7.60%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1358

2017 Avg (September) 0.1262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1177	0.1132	0.1158
February	0.1170	0.1092	0.1126
March	0.1137	0.1097	0.1123
April	0.1175	0.1115	0.1143
May	0.1187	0.1132	0.1164
June	0.1284	0.1177	0.1237
July	0.1277	0.1208	0.1233
August	0.1355	0.1219	0.1295
September	0.1421	0.1301	0.1358
October	0.1339	0.1276	0.1310
November	0.1304	0.1232	0.1272
December	0.1320	0.1239	0.1289