2019 ZAR to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 ZAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the ZAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 8.2188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 6.8286.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3902 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8782 to the December average rate of 7.5872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.2188 was down 11.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.2592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
ZAR to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.7578, compared to 7.3543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4035 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.8417 JPY (High: 8.2055 / Low: 7.3638). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2065 JPY (High: 7.7929 / Low: 7.5865).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 0.7040 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 7.9946) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.1284), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1338 (-12.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2055 | 7.3638 | 7.8782 |
| February | 8.2188 | 7.8235 | 7.9946 |
| March | 7.8946 | 7.5623 | 7.7218 |
| April | 8.0282 | 7.7308 | 7.8985 |
| May | 7.7621 | 7.3921 | 7.6324 |
| June | 7.6968 | 7.2212 | 7.4211 |
| July | 7.7929 | 7.5865 | 7.6959 |
| August | 7.3492 | 6.8286 | 6.9920 |
| September | 7.4144 | 6.9629 | 7.2299 |
| October | 7.4794 | 6.9978 | 7.2626 |
| November | 7.4714 | 7.1995 | 7.3581 |
| December | 7.8012 | 7.3554 | 7.5872 |