YEARLY HIGH
0.2903 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2579 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2731 BRL

2019 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.2579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2704 to the December average rate of 0.2855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2903 was down 4.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3025, 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 14,515 BRL
2018 Average 13,800 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,894 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,620.87 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2876
0.2628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BRL 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 0.2709, compared to 0.2752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0239 BRL (High: 0.2894 / Low: 0.2655). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BRL (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2643).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.2855) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+4.85%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.2855
2018 Avg (December) 0.2723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2772 0.2598 0.2704
February 0.2747 0.2626 0.2695
March 0.2736 0.2612 0.2672
April 0.2818 0.2710 0.2757
May 0.2849 0.2691 0.2775
June 0.2735 0.2583 0.2653
July 0.2730 0.2643 0.2687
August 0.2730 0.2579 0.2649
September 0.2813 0.2721 0.2771
October 0.2808 0.2659 0.2741
November 0.2894 0.2655 0.2810
December 0.2903 0.2804 0.2855