YEARLY HIGH
27.3589 NGN
YEARLY LOW
20.0013 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9515 NGN

2019 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 27.3589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 20.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3577 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2763 to the December average rate of 25.2026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.3589 was down 12.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 31.2560, 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 1,367,947 NGN
2018 Average 1,372,357 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,000,064 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367,882.58 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

26.5384
23.3930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NGN 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 25.3065, compared to 24.5965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.3065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 5.1459 NGN (High: 25.5667 / Low: 20.4208). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6509 NGN (High: 24.7370 / Low: 24.0861).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.1459
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6509

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 1.9745 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 26.2763) against the same month in 2018 (average: 29.5507), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2744 (-11.08%).

2019 Avg (January) 26.2763
2018 Avg (January) 29.5507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.3589 24.9833 26.2763
February 27.0949 25.5801 26.1887
March 25.4946 24.6894 25.0239
April 25.8989 24.9163 25.4604
May 25.4158 24.3396 24.9983
June 25.5667 20.4208 23.8916
July 25.9964 25.1508 25.6296
August 24.6240 20.0013 23.6551
September 24.8251 23.7799 24.3133
October 24.8156 23.5901 24.2984
November 24.7370 24.0861 24.4802
December 25.9321 24.5232 25.2026