ZAR to GNF Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
782.5856 GNF
10-YEAR LOW
435.6156 GNF
10-YEAR AVERAGE
582.0808 GNF

10-Year ZAR to GNF Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to GNF exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 24, 2018, when the pair was valued at 782.5856. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on May 25, 2023, dropping to a support floor of 435.6156.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 346.9700 GNF. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 655.0903 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 534.1143 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -18.47%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 508.1841, showing a variance of 146.7414 points compared to the older 5-year average of 654.9254.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 39,129,279 GNF
10-Year Average 29,104,042 GNF
Decade Trough Low 21,780,780 GNF
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 17,348,498.42 GNF purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

795.8753
404.2107
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to GNF 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 654.9254, compared to 508.1841 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 146.7414 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 654.9254
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 508.1841

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2018, with a trading range of 195.5904 GNF (High: 782.5856 / Low: 586.9952). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 48.5557 GNF (High: 557.7033 / Low: 509.1477).

2018 Spread (Volatile) ±195.5904
2026 Spread (Stable) ±48.5557

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2021 and 2022, when the average rate fell by 125.8887 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -125.8887

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 655.0903) against the newest annual average (2026: 534.1143), the exchange rate shifted by -120.9760 (-18.47%).

2016 Baseline Avg 655.0903
2026 Current Avg 534.1143

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-28 523.5897
2026-07-27 524.2322
2026-07-26 521.7688
2026-07-25 521.2710
2026-07-24 521.5004
2026-07-23 529.2207
2026-07-22 533.9674
2026-07-21 533.4496
2026-07-20 531.1932
2026-07-19 538.6202
2026-07-18 532.3094
2026-07-17 532.0686
2026-07-16 534.3198
2026-07-15 535.4816
2026-07-14 535.0964
2026-07-13 535.9635
2026-07-12 537.7086
2026-07-11 538.5068
2026-07-10 537.6752
2026-07-09 535.8539
2026-07-08 536.4461
2026-07-07 539.3408
2026-07-06 540.6549
2026-07-05 540.4807
2026-07-04 540.5967
2026-07-03 539.8537
2026-07-02 537.3546
2026-07-01 533.9501
2026-06-30 534.1804
2026-06-29 533.4189
2026-06-28 518.9456

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