XDR to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the XDR/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
26.5046 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
16.7467 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
21.8914 ZAR

10-Year XDR to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 13, 2025, when the pair was valued at 26.5046. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 24, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 16.7467.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 9.7579 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 19.1941 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 23.3915 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +21.87%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 23.7516, showing a variance of 3.6939 points compared to the older 5-year average of 20.0577.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 XDR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 132,523 ZAR
10-Year Average 109,457 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 83,733 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 48,789.68 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

27.1989
16.1271
201620182020202220242026

XDR to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 20.0577, compared to 23.7516 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 3.6939 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 20.0577
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 23.7516

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 6.8510 ZAR (High: 26.2446 / Low: 19.3936). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 2.1151 ZAR (High: 24.3146 / Low: 22.1995).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±6.8510
2026 Spread (Stable) ±2.1151

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2017 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 1.8590 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -1.8590

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 19.1941) against the newest annual average (2026: 23.3915), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1975 (+21.87%).

2016 Baseline Avg 19.1941
2026 Current Avg 23.3915

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 23.3407
2026-07-28 23.4069
2026-07-27 23.3849
2026-07-26 23.4614
2026-07-25 23.4819
2026-07-24 23.4918
2026-07-23 23.2050
2026-07-22 22.9877
2026-07-21 23.0290
2026-07-20 23.1393
2026-07-19 22.8078
2026-07-18 23.0865
2026-07-17 23.1399
2026-07-16 23.0314
2026-07-15 22.9091
2026-07-14 22.9191
2026-07-13 22.9038
2026-07-12 22.8602
2026-07-11 22.8560
2026-07-10 22.8654
2026-07-09 22.9108
2026-07-08 22.9388
2026-07-07 22.7884
2026-07-06 22.7547
2026-07-05 22.7680
2026-07-04 22.7681
2026-07-03 22.7449
2026-07-02 22.8257
2026-07-01 22.9566
2026-06-30 22.9309
2026-06-29 22.9563

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