YEARLY HIGH
0.1039 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0955 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0996 AUD

2019 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.1039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1010 to the December average rate of 0.1009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1039 was down 6.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1116, 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 5,195 AUD
2018 Average 5,076 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,773 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.00 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1023
0.0969
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 0.0998, compared to 0.0994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0059 AUD (High: 0.1013 / Low: 0.0955). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 AUD (High: 0.1003 / Low: 0.0986).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1014) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-5.75%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1014
2018 Avg (February) 0.1076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1037 0.0986 0.1010
February 0.1039 0.0993 0.1014
March 0.0997 0.0966 0.0981
April 0.1003 0.0986 0.0994
May 0.1016 0.0979 0.0999
June 0.1013 0.0955 0.0988
July 0.1032 0.1008 0.1019
August 0.1006 0.0957 0.0973
September 0.0998 0.0976 0.0988
October 0.1003 0.0960 0.0988
November 0.1010 0.0963 0.0990
December 0.1021 0.0992 0.1009