YEARLY HIGH
15.7795 GYD
YEARLY LOW
13.4004 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4766 GYD

2019 ZAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 15.7795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 13.4004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3790 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1097 to the December average rate of 14.5122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.7795 was down 12.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.9565, 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 788,973 GYD
2018 Average 791,223 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 670,021 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,951.53 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.2790
13.5984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GYD 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 14.7413, compared to 14.2119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.4284 GYD (High: 15.7795 / Low: 14.3511). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3612 GYD (High: 14.2492 / Low: 13.8880).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4284
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3612

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 1.1174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 15.1097) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.9906), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8809 (-11.07%).

2019 Avg (January) 15.1097
2018 Avg (January) 16.9906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7795 14.3511 15.1097
February 15.6669 14.7881 15.1389
March 14.7401 14.2864 14.5050
April 15.0452 14.5468 14.8109
May 14.7526 14.2211 14.5279
June 14.8709 13.9423 14.3556
July 15.0652 14.5383 14.8558
August 14.2720 13.4004 13.7385
September 14.3081 13.7146 14.0360
October 14.3245 13.5995 14.0184
November 14.2492 13.8880 14.1104
December 14.9288 14.1501 14.5122