2026 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3076 DJF

YEARLY LOW

10.3426 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8529 DJF

2026 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 11.3076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 10.3426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9651 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9174 to the December average rate of 10.8422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.3076 was up 5.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.7322, 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 565,382 DJF

2025 Average 497,903 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 517,129 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,253.49 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.1595

10.5574

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 10.8529, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7376 DJF (High: 11.0802 / Low: 10.3426). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2276 DJF (High: 10.9667 / Low: 10.7391).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7376

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2276

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 10.9174) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.4944), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4230 (+14.99%).

2026 Avg (January) 10.9174

2025 Avg (January) 9.4944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3076	10.7346	10.9174
February	11.1985	10.9267	11.1093
March	11.0802	10.3426	10.6076
April	10.9325	10.4793	10.7481
May	10.9977	10.6515	10.8931
June	10.9667	10.7391	10.8422