2026 ZAR to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1109.3360 IDR

YEARLY LOW

987.4517 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1060.8248 IDR

2026 ZAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 1109.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 987.4517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.8843 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1031.5127 to the December average rate of 1090.8408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1109.3360 was up 10.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 1007.5049, 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 55,466,798 IDR

2025 Average 46,115,915 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 49,372,583 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,094,215.03 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1102.6143

1001.5222

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR to IDR 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 1050.2613, compared to 1092.5154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.2541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1050.2613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1092.5154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 61.7941 IDR (High: 1099.0772 / Low: 1037.2832). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8192 IDR (High: 1093.6802 / Low: 1088.8609).

May Spread (Volatile) ±61.7941

August Spread (Stable) ±4.8192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 41.1522 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -41.1522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1094.1899) against the same month in 2025 (average: 916.5411), the exchange rate shifted by +177.6489 (+19.38%).

2026 Avg (July) 1094.1899

2025 Avg (July) 916.5411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1067.2026	1006.5919	1031.5127
February	1057.7800	1036.7229	1051.0987
March	1048.6695	987.4517	1009.9465
April	1050.4897	1000.7147	1034.1158
May	1099.0772	1037.2832	1085.8518
June	1105.4904	1051.3922	1089.0424
July	1109.3360	1064.5869	1094.1899
August	1093.6802	1088.8609	1090.8408