ZAR to ISK Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
9.1431 ISK
10-YEAR LOW
6.6298 ISK
10-YEAR AVERAGE
7.9864 ISK

10-Year ZAR to ISK Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to ISK exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on November 29, 2018, when the pair was valued at 9.1431. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 10, 2025, dropping to a support floor of 6.6298.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 2.5133 ISK. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 8.2256 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 7.5647 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -8.03%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 7.6881, showing a variance of 0.5925 points compared to the older 5-year average of 8.2806.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 457,155 ISK
10-Year Average 399,322 ISK
Decade Trough Low 331,492 ISK
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 125,662.60 ISK purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

9.2881
6.5846
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to ISK 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 8.2806, compared to 7.6881 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.5925 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 8.2806
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 7.6881

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2018, with a trading range of 2.0503 ISK (High: 9.1431 / Low: 7.0928). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.4955 ISK (High: 7.7640 / Low: 7.2685).

2018 Spread (Volatile) ±2.0503
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.4955

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2017 and 2019, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2022 and 2023, when the average rate fell by 0.7917 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.7917

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 8.2256) against the newest annual average (2026: 7.5647), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6609 (-8.03%).

2016 Baseline Avg 8.2256
2026 Current Avg 7.5647

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 7.4647
2026-07-28 7.4678
2026-07-27 7.4958
2026-07-26 7.4746
2026-07-25 7.4728
2026-07-24 7.4701
2026-07-23 7.5891
2026-07-22 7.6326
2026-07-21 7.6131
2026-07-20 7.5910
2026-07-19 7.7009
2026-07-18 7.6159
2026-07-17 7.5971
2026-07-16 7.6320
2026-07-15 7.6654
2026-07-14 7.6462
2026-07-13 7.6655
2026-07-12 7.7062
2026-07-11 7.7081
2026-07-10 7.6937
2026-07-09 7.6642
2026-07-08 7.6775
2026-07-07 7.7416
2026-07-06 7.7640
2026-07-05 7.7491
2026-07-04 7.7578
2026-07-03 7.7508
2026-07-02 7.7203
2026-07-01 7.6902
2026-06-30 7.6892
2026-06-29 7.6781

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