2019 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

648.0581 SLL

YEARLY LOW

467.7966 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

554.9913 SLL

2019 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 648.0581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 467.7966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180.2615 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 606.6735 to the December average rate of 519.7268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 648.0581 was down 2.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 665.6975, 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 32,402,905 SLL

2018 Average 29,244,912 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 23,389,829 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,013,075.62 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

618.9047

486.3259

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 590.6756, compared to 519.3070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 71.3686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 590.6756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 519.3070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 170.1361 SLL (High: 648.0581 / Low: 477.9220). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6959 SLL (High: 507.5948 / Low: 494.8989).

September Spread (Volatile) ±170.1361

November Spread (Stable) ±12.6959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 67.9798 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -67.9798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 551.3363) against the same month in 2018 (average: 569.7557), the exchange rate shifted by -18.4195 (-3.23%).

2019 Avg (September) 551.3363

2018 Avg (September) 569.7557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	632.4851	575.0618	606.6735
February	629.7135	593.7871	607.8565
March	592.0793	574.1776	582.9880
April	603.2770	580.4777	593.2114
May	592.3301	567.2480	582.2658
June	634.6680	500.3307	571.0581
July	512.9667	495.6321	503.0783
August	618.4291	467.7966	541.6229
September	648.0581	477.9220	551.3363
October	510.3019	481.1420	497.3741
November	507.5948	494.8989	502.7034
December	534.4441	505.7651	519.7268