2019 ZAR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 84.8807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 76.9631.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9176 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.0409 to the December average rate of 81.4531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 84.8807 was down 9.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 93.2767, 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 KRW 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 80.7389, compared to 80.6060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1329 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 6.9097 KRW (High: 83.8727 / Low: 76.9631). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7972 KRW (High: 79.5433 / Low: 77.7461).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 3.9705 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 83.7087) against the same month in 2018 (average: 83.8334), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1247 (-0.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.8727 | 76.9631 | 81.0409 |
| February | 83.9935 | 79.7437 | 81.3481 |
| March | 79.5433 | 77.7461 | 78.7068 |
| April | 81.8199 | 79.8878 | 80.7708 |
| May | 83.4818 | 80.3195 | 82.0551 |
| June | 82.1399 | 78.5475 | 80.5116 |
| July | 84.8807 | 82.0709 | 83.7087 |
| August | 81.7649 | 78.3664 | 79.7382 |
| September | 81.2774 | 79.1020 | 80.3396 |
| October | 80.3352 | 77.4118 | 79.4230 |
| November | 80.6428 | 77.4947 | 78.9732 |
| December | 82.7368 | 80.4840 | 81.4531 |