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ZAR to SOS Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
50.3814 SOS
10-YEAR LOW
28.7519 SOS
10-YEAR AVERAGE
36.9774 SOS

10-Year ZAR to SOS Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 23, 2018, when the pair was valued at 50.3814. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on May 25, 2023, dropping to a support floor of 28.7519.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 21.6295 SOS. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 41.5880 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 34.7869 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -16.35%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 33.1231, showing a variance of 7.6537 points compared to the older 5-year average of 40.7768.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 2,519,068 SOS
10-Year Average 1,848,870 SOS
Decade Trough Low 1,437,595 SOS
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 1,081,472.92 SOS purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

51.4340
26.7520
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to SOS 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 40.7768, compared to 33.1231 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 7.6537 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 40.7768
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 33.1231

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2018, with a trading range of 12.8537 SOS (High: 50.3814 / Low: 37.5277). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 3.0835 SOS (High: 36.2621 / Low: 33.1786).

2018 Spread (Volatile) ±12.8537
2026 Spread (Stable) ±3.0835

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 4.6719 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -4.6719

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 41.5880) against the newest annual average (2026: 34.7869), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8010 (-16.35%).

2016 Baseline Avg 41.5880
2026 Current Avg 34.7869

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 34.0992
2026-07-28 34.1023
2026-07-27 34.1307
2026-07-26 33.9866
2026-07-25 33.9537
2026-07-24 33.9763
2026-07-23 34.4714
2026-07-22 34.7781
2026-07-21 34.7438
2026-07-20 34.6044
2026-07-19 35.0950
2026-07-18 34.6842
2026-07-17 34.6688
2026-07-16 34.8092
2026-07-15 34.8920
2026-07-14 34.8566
2026-07-13 34.9211
2026-07-12 35.0348
2026-07-11 35.0620
2026-07-10 35.0231
2026-07-09 34.9076
2026-07-08 34.9524
2026-07-07 35.1356
2026-07-06 35.2280
2026-07-05 35.2210
2026-07-04 35.2295
2026-07-03 35.1802
2026-07-02 35.0174
2026-07-01 34.8060
2026-06-30 34.8245
2026-06-29 34.7834

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