2019 YER to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0618 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0530 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0577 ZAR

2019 YER to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the YER to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.0575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0618 was up 0.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309 ZAR

2018 Average 265 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 265 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0612

0.0546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0567, compared to 0.0587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0567

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0053 ZAR (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0530). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ZAR (High: 0.0600 / Low: 0.0585).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0606) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+8.00%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0606

2018 Avg (August) 0.0561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0583	0.0530	0.0553
February	0.0566	0.0532	0.0552
March	0.0584	0.0566	0.0575
April	0.0577	0.0556	0.0565
May	0.0592	0.0566	0.0576
June	0.0600	0.0563	0.0582
July	0.0573	0.0554	0.0562
August	0.0618	0.0584	0.0606
September	0.0609	0.0582	0.0594
October	0.0613	0.0582	0.0595
November	0.0600	0.0585	0.0591
December	0.0591	0.0560	0.0575