ZAR to PYG Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZAR/PYG pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
503.6580 PYG
10-YEAR LOW
339.7598 PYG
10-YEAR AVERAGE
422.0201 PYG

10-Year ZAR to PYG Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on June 6, 2021, when the pair was valued at 503.6580. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 5, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 339.7598.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 163.8983 PYG. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 405.9778 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 388.4922 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -4.31%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 415.6466, showing a variance of 12.6561 points compared to the older 5-year average of 428.3027.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 25,182,902 PYG
10-Year Average 21,101,004 PYG
Decade Trough Low 16,987,989 PYG
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 8,194,913.26 PYG purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

507.6770
337.9063
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to PYG Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 428.3027, compared to 415.6466 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 12.6561 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 428.3027
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 415.6466

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 140.7771 PYG (High: 480.5369 / Low: 339.7598). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 55.7078 PYG (High: 432.0376 / Low: 376.3297).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±140.7771
2016 Spread (Stable) ±55.7078

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2016 and 2018, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 34.3605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -34.3605

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 405.9778) against the newest annual average (2026: 388.4922), the exchange rate shifted by -17.4856 (-4.31%).

2016 Baseline Avg 405.9778
2026 Current Avg 388.4922

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 358.9054
2026-07-28 360.8775
2026-07-27 361.1397
2026-07-26 359.5602
2026-07-25 359.2260
2026-07-24 359.6734
2026-07-23 365.3673
2026-07-22 369.0547
2026-07-21 368.6466
2026-07-20 366.9724
2026-07-19 372.2327
2026-07-18 367.8749
2026-07-17 367.8105
2026-07-16 369.4065
2026-07-15 370.2251
2026-07-14 370.1761
2026-07-13 371.2830
2026-07-12 372.7174
2026-07-11 373.0967
2026-07-10 372.7364
2026-07-09 371.4082
2026-07-08 372.0439
2026-07-07 373.7119
2026-07-06 374.3638
2026-07-05 374.7147
2026-07-04 374.8059
2026-07-03 374.1857
2026-07-02 372.3998
2026-07-01 370.3321
2026-06-30 370.8331
2026-06-29 371.0728

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