YEARLY HIGH
3.7316 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.2407 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4704 GMD

2019 ZAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3.7316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 3.2407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4909 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5795 to the December average rate of 3.5677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.7316 was down 9.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1021, 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 186,579 GMD
2018 Average 182,523 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 162,034 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,544.96 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.6179
3.2759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GMD 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 3.4952, compared to 3.4455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3456 GMD (High: 3.7316 / Low: 3.3859). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0877 GMD (High: 3.4943 / Low: 3.4067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3456
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2408 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.5795) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.9391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3596 (-9.13%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.5795
2018 Avg (January) 3.9391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7316 3.3859 3.5795
February 3.7152 3.5068 3.5894
March 3.4974 3.3997 3.4478
April 3.5594 3.4311 3.5056
May 3.5017 3.3634 3.4444
June 3.5296 3.2792 3.4045
July 3.6021 3.4826 3.5452
August 3.4186 3.2407 3.3044
September 3.4625 3.3109 3.3878
October 3.5104 3.2925 3.4080
November 3.4943 3.4067 3.4597
December 3.6579 3.4654 3.5677