2018 ZAR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1116 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0902 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1015 AUD

2018 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.1116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1031 to the December average rate of 0.0978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1116 was up 5.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,582 AUD

2017 Average 4,906 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,508 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,074.65 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1103

0.0929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AUD 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 0.1056, compared to 0.0975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1056

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0085 AUD (High: 0.1021 / Low: 0.0937). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AUD (High: 0.0993 / Low: 0.0967).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+7.20%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1089

2017 Avg (March) 0.1016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1047	0.1018	0.1031
February	0.1105	0.1043	0.1076
March	0.1116	0.1074	0.1089
April	0.1102	0.1062	0.1076
May	0.1083	0.1041	0.1060
June	0.1042	0.0982	0.1004
July	0.1026	0.0985	0.1009
August	0.1021	0.0937	0.0972
September	0.0983	0.0902	0.0943
October	0.0991	0.0951	0.0968
November	0.1004	0.0958	0.0979
December	0.0993	0.0967	0.0978