YEARLY HIGH
3.6029 SDG
YEARLY LOW
2.8895 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1836 SDG

2019 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3.6029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.8895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7134 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4398 to the December average rate of 3.1364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.6029 was up 3.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.4836, 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 180,146 SDG
2018 Average 86,474 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 144,475 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,671.11 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.4985
2.9234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SDG 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 3.2958, compared to 3.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3376 SDG (High: 3.6029 / Low: 3.2653). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0796 SDG (High: 3.0810 / Low: 3.0014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3376
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0796

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 0.2373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.4398) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5754), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8644 (+497.83%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.4398
2018 Avg (January) 0.5754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6029 3.2653 3.4398
February 3.5738 3.3715 3.4506
March 3.3611 3.2607 3.3095
April 3.4236 3.1349 3.3457
May 3.1840 3.0495 3.1309
June 3.2062 3.0033 3.0984
July 3.2529 3.1455 3.2086
August 3.0867 2.8895 2.9713
September 3.0972 2.9573 3.0338
October 3.0957 2.9324 3.0302
November 3.0810 3.0014 3.0485
December 3.2225 3.0512 3.1364