2019 ZAR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

461.4197 PYG

YEARLY LOW

395.0126 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

431.9264 PYG

2019 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 461.4197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 395.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.4071 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 436.0479 to the December average rate of 447.9118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 461.4197 was down 4.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 484.4656, 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 23,070,984 PYG

2018 Average 21,742,044 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 19,750,628 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,320,356.02 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

452.4252

398.2646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PYG 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 434.7094, compared to 429.1434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 434.7094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.1434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 51.6124 PYG (High: 460.3734 / Low: 408.7609). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5546 PYG (High: 441.1082 / Low: 428.5536).

January Spread (Volatile) ±51.6124

November Spread (Stable) ±12.5546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 28.0539 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 447.9118) against the same month in 2018 (average: 414.8326), the exchange rate shifted by +33.0792 (+7.97%).

2019 Avg (December) 447.9118

2018 Avg (December) 414.8326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	460.3734	408.7609	436.0479
February	454.1325	428.0080	438.8068
March	432.6656	419.7409	425.3299
April	446.5561	432.7426	439.9740
May	449.3284	426.4781	439.1648
June	440.3692	418.7746	428.9331
July	440.6495	418.7789	430.8319
August	412.6225	395.0126	402.7780
September	434.7694	409.8350	425.4668
October	444.5768	414.7180	431.9517
November	441.1082	428.5536	435.9201
December	461.4197	434.8928	447.9118