YEARLY HIGH
9.0628 ISK
YEARLY LOW
8.0138 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4896 ISK

2019 ZAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 9.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 8.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0491 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6548 to the December average rate of 8.4815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.0628 was down 0.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.1431, 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 453,142 ISK
2018 Average 409,337 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 400,690 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,452.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.9334
8.0816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ISK 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 8.5444, compared to 8.4347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.9791 ISK (High: 9.0628 / Low: 8.0838). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2284 ISK (High: 8.6196 / Low: 8.3912).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9791
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2284

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 8.6548) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.4276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2272 (+2.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 8.6548
2018 Avg (January) 8.4276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0628 8.0838 8.6548
February 8.9879 8.4135 8.6819
March 8.5549 8.0577 8.3297
April 8.6578 8.4158 8.5175
May 8.6196 8.3912 8.5223
June 8.8589 8.2262 8.5603
July 9.0567 8.4989 8.8624
August 8.4146 8.0138 8.1526
September 8.5694 8.1323 8.3977
October 8.5533 8.0800 8.3654
November 8.4579 8.2126 8.3485
December 8.6616 8.2116 8.4815