YEARLY HIGH
1.6961 CZK
YEARLY LOW
1.5060 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5882 CZK

2019 ZAR to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.6961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.5060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1901 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6231 to the December average rate of 1.5941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6961 was down 5.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7858, 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 84,804 CZK
2018 Average 82,377 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 75,300 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,504.25 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6528
1.5179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CZK 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 1.6023, compared to 1.5740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1361 CZK (High: 1.6961 / Low: 1.5600). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 CZK (High: 1.6322 / Low: 1.5971).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1361
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0913 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.6231) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0876 (-5.12%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.6231
2018 Avg (January) 1.7106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6961 1.5600 1.6231
February 1.6849 1.6013 1.6416
March 1.6037 1.5555 1.5796
April 1.6322 1.5971 1.6160
May 1.6165 1.5694 1.5980
June 1.5923 1.5103 1.5556
July 1.6493 1.5940 1.6205
August 1.5926 1.5060 1.5292
September 1.6026 1.5485 1.5795
October 1.5830 1.5137 1.5596
November 1.5816 1.5200 1.5614
December 1.6242 1.5564 1.5941