2026 ZAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.2479 SDG

YEARLY LOW

34.9342 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.6255 SDG

2026 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 38.2479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 34.9342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3137 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9112 to the December average rate of 36.4978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 38.2479 was up 5.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 36.3016, 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 1,912,395 SDG

2025 Average 1,682,129 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 1,746,710 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,685.27 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

37.7438

35.6850

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 36.6468, compared to 36.4978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.4653 SDG (High: 37.3995 / Low: 34.9342). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9765 SDG (High: 37.9287 / Low: 36.9522).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.4653

February Spread (Stable) ±0.9765

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 36.9112) against the same month in 2025 (average: 32.0927), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8186 (+15.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 36.9112

2025 Avg (January) 32.0927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.2479	36.3097	36.9112
February	37.9287	36.9522	37.5722
March	37.3995	34.9342	35.8566
April	36.8346	35.3899	36.2887
May	37.0008	35.9338	36.7138
June	37.1136	35.3199	36.5379
July	37.0088	35.6694	36.4978