2018 ZAR to NAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0778 NAD

YEARLY LOW

0.9402 NAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9988 NAD

2018 ZAR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 1.0778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.9402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1377 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9997 to the December average rate of 0.9963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0778 was up 4.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0292, 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 53,891 NAD

2017 Average 50,002 NAD

Yearly Trough Low 47,008 NAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,882.55 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0066

0.9910

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NAD 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 0.9992, compared to 0.9983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1062 NAD (High: 1.0778 / Low: 0.9716). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 NAD (High: 1.0065 / Low: 0.9946).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1062

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.9974) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9992), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.18%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.9974

2017 Avg (August) 0.9992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0100	0.9892	0.9997
February	1.0065	0.9946	1.0007
March	1.0087	0.9943	1.0007
April	1.0046	0.9922	1.0001
May	1.0271	0.9609	0.9988
June	1.0062	0.9761	0.9955
July	1.0312	0.9785	1.0053
August	1.0778	0.9716	0.9974
September	1.0210	0.9402	0.9923
October	1.0191	0.9649	0.9976
November	1.0212	0.9732	1.0009
December	1.0116	0.9796	0.9963