2019 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4224 DJF

YEARLY LOW

10.5986 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3300 DJF

2019 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 13.4224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 10.5986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8238 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8031 to the December average rate of 12.3724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.4224 was down 12.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.3404, 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 671,120 DJF

2018 Average 675,589 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 529,928 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,191.82 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.0142

11.6139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 12.5395, compared to 12.1205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 2.8238 DJF (High: 13.4224 / Low: 10.5986). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3038 DJF (High: 12.1473 / Low: 11.8434).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8238

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3038

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 0.9279 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 12.8031) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.6631), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8600 (-12.68%).

2019 Avg (January) 12.8031

2018 Avg (January) 14.6631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4224	10.5986	12.8031
February	13.3636	12.5976	12.8975
March	12.5649	12.1816	12.3697
April	12.7990	12.3170	12.5871
May	12.5702	12.0380	12.3551
June	12.6413	11.8550	12.2243
July	12.8379	12.4127	12.6585
August	12.1786	11.5143	11.7306
September	12.2103	11.6758	11.9723
October	12.2198	11.6085	11.9574
November	12.1473	11.8434	12.0319
December	12.7044	12.0377	12.3724