2019 XDR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2127 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

18.5834 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.9907 ZAR

2019 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 21.2127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 18.5834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6294 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3261 to the December average rate of 19.8462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 21.2127 was down 1.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.5774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,064 ZAR

2018 Average 93,798 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 92,917 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,146.93 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.9942

19.1116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 19.7733, compared to 20.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.7502 ZAR (High: 20.3336 / Low: 18.5834). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5805 ZAR (High: 19.7283 / Low: 19.1478).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7502

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 20.8373) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.6595), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1779 (+5.99%).

2019 Avg (August) 20.8373

2018 Avg (August) 19.6595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.3336	18.5834	19.3261
February	19.6851	18.6487	19.2685
March	20.3782	19.7742	20.0787
April	20.0897	19.3870	19.6932
May	20.4929	19.7108	20.0122
June	20.8764	19.5748	20.2611
July	19.7283	19.1478	19.4321
August	21.2127	20.0399	20.8373
September	20.8483	19.9941	20.3531
October	20.8975	20.0397	20.4337
November	20.7417	20.1190	20.3463
December	20.3877	19.3633	19.8462