YEARLY HIGH
13.2977 GYD
YEARLY LOW
12.1442 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7400 GYD

2026 ZAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 13.2977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 12.1442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1535 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8357 to the December average rate of 12.6803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.2977 was up 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.6358, 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 664,885 GYD
2025 Average 585,654 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 607,209 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,675.25 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.1191
12.4182
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 12.7547, compared to 12.6958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.8744 GYD (High: 13.0186 / Low: 12.1442). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1912 GYD (High: 12.7869 / Low: 12.5957).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8744
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1912

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 0.5840 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 12.8357) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.1717), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6640 (+14.89%).

2026 Avg (January) 12.8357
2025 Avg (January) 11.1717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2977 12.6386 12.8357
February 13.1752 12.8563 13.0607
March 13.0186 12.1442 12.4767
April 12.8218 12.2969 12.6335
May 12.8905 12.5216 12.7901
June 12.9302 12.3304 12.7315
July 12.8958 12.4311 12.7114
August 12.7869 12.5957 12.6803