2019 ZAR to NAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5568 NAD

YEARLY LOW

0.9626 NAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0039 NAD

2019 ZAR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 2.5568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.9626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5943 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0038 to the December average rate of 1.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.5568 was up 137.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0778, 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 127,842 NAD

2018 Average 49,938 NAD

Yearly Trough Low 48,128 NAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,714.74 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0555

0.9904

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 1.0088, compared to 0.9990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.5677 NAD (High: 2.5568 / Low: 0.9891). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 NAD (High: 1.0033 / Low: 0.9816).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5677

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0495 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1.0501) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0514 (+5.14%).

2019 Avg (May) 1.0501

2018 Avg (May) 0.9988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0262	0.9877	1.0038
February	1.0033	0.9816	0.9982
March	1.0186	0.9762	0.9982
April	1.0344	0.9896	1.0017
May	2.5568	0.9891	1.0501
June	1.0148	0.9851	1.0006
July	1.0139	0.9740	0.9971
August	1.0105	0.9720	0.9958
September	1.0223	0.9872	0.9989
October	1.0269	0.9626	1.0007
November	1.0175	0.9916	0.9999
December	1.0160	0.9944	1.0014