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ZAR to CDF Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZAR/CDF pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
167.3857 CDF
10-YEAR LOW
63.7207 CDF
10-YEAR AVERAGE
126.1408 CDF

10-Year ZAR to CDF Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to CDF exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on September 27, 2024, when the pair was valued at 167.3857. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on November 17, 2016, dropping to a support floor of 63.7207.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 103.6650 CDF. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 73.0583 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 139.1038 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +90.40%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 138.5002, showing a variance of 24.5429 points compared to the older 5-year average of 113.9573.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 8,369,284 CDF
10-Year Average 6,307,038 CDF
Decade Trough Low 3,186,034 CDF
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 5,183,249.43 CDF purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

174.8847
56.9834
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to CDF Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 113.9573, compared to 138.5002 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 24.5429 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 113.9573
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 138.5002

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2023, with a trading range of 47.1693 CDF (High: 152.9361 / Low: 105.7667). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 13.8466 CDF (High: 146.0225 / Low: 132.1759).

2023 Spread (Volatile) ±47.1693
2026 Spread (Stable) ±13.8466

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2016 and 2018, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 13.1115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -13.1115

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 73.0583) against the newest annual average (2026: 139.1038), the exchange rate shifted by +66.0455 (+90.40%).

2016 Baseline Avg 73.0583
2026 Current Avg 139.1038

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 137.9748
2026-07-28 137.6401
2026-07-27 137.0880
2026-07-26 136.9923
2026-07-25 136.8112
2026-07-24 135.9244
2026-07-23 138.9743
2026-07-22 140.0653
2026-07-21 139.6634
2026-07-20 139.7520
2026-07-19 141.7397
2026-07-18 140.0809
2026-07-17 139.9547
2026-07-16 139.9031
2026-07-15 140.1936
2026-07-14 139.7662
2026-07-13 139.8901
2026-07-12 140.7089
2026-07-11 138.5302
2026-07-10 140.0518
2026-07-09 139.9373
2026-07-08 140.4134
2026-07-07 141.0137
2026-07-06 141.5519
2026-07-05 142.1919
2026-07-04 142.2267
2026-07-03 141.5923
2026-07-02 139.8770
2026-07-01 140.0912
2026-06-30 140.9246
2026-06-29 140.4494

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