2019 ZAR to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.2710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.5892.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6818 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7016 to the December average rate of 4.1564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 53.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2710 was up 46.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.9245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
ZAR to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9172, compared to 3.7276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8104 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.9614 ARS (High: 3.9115 / Low: 2.9500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1272 ARS (High: 2.8304 / Low: 2.7032).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1125 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.1564) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.6458), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5106 (+57.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8114 | 2.5892 | 2.7016 |
| February | 2.8304 | 2.7032 | 2.7769 |
| March | 3.0241 | 2.7706 | 2.8680 |
| April | 3.1867 | 2.9374 | 3.0454 |
| May | 3.1638 | 3.0125 | 3.1119 |
| June | 3.1014 | 2.9272 | 2.9994 |
| July | 3.0878 | 2.9421 | 3.0157 |
| August | 3.9115 | 2.9500 | 3.4293 |
| September | 3.9054 | 3.7027 | 3.8055 |
| October | 4.0965 | 3.7434 | 3.9265 |
| November | 4.0896 | 3.9598 | 4.0324 |
| December | 4.2710 | 4.0399 | 4.1564 |