YEARLY HIGH
1601.4997 KMF
YEARLY LOW
28.4359 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.6855 KMF

2019 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 1601.4997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 28.4359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1573.0638 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1965 to the December average rate of 30.8223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1601.4997 was up 3.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 1543.0827, 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 80,074,987 KMF
2018 Average 1,788,839 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,421,794 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,653,192.28 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

87.1372
23.7902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KMF 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 30.7255, compared to 38.6455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.6455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 1570.7890 KMF (High: 1601.4997 / Low: 30.7107). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8829 KMF (High: 30.7241 / Low: 29.8412).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1570.7890
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 52.7892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.7892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 81.8583) against the same month in 2018 (average: 31.4722), the exchange rate shifted by +50.3861 (+160.10%).

2019 Avg (July) 81.8583
2018 Avg (July) 31.4722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4385 29.7503 31.1965
February 32.2695 30.7323 31.4328
March 30.7241 29.8412 30.2674
April 31.4491 30.4319 30.9869
May 30.9898 29.9108 30.5423
June 30.7599 29.0451 29.9270
July 1601.4997 30.7107 81.8583
August 30.2531 28.4359 29.0691
September 30.6363 29.3814 30.0902
October 30.4552 29.2954 29.9159
November 30.5217 29.4489 30.1170
December 31.6220 30.0614 30.8223