2018 ZAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.3814 SOS

YEARLY LOW

37.5277 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.0149 SOS

2018 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 50.3814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 37.5277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8537 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5759 to the December average rate of 40.5958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.3814 was up 6.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.3057, 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 2,519,068 SOS

2017 Average 2,177,929 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,876,383 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 642,684.24 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.1381

38.2848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SOS 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 47.1572, compared to 40.8725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.4388 SOS (High: 43.7884 / Low: 39.3496). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7220 SOS (High: 49.9961 / Low: 48.2741).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.4388

March Spread (Stable) ±1.7220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.5902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 49.1503) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.9457), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2046 (+11.84%).

2018 Avg (February) 49.1503

2017 Avg (February) 43.9457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.0950	46.3162	47.5759
February	50.3814	47.8578	49.1503
March	49.9961	48.2741	49.0520
April	49.0892	46.3187	47.7381
May	47.0264	45.2653	46.0086
June	45.9076	41.6593	43.4184
July	44.1115	41.7888	43.2025
August	43.7884	39.3496	41.1955
September	40.9904	37.5277	39.2726
October	40.8260	38.9235	39.8436
November	42.5074	39.9704	41.1252
December	42.3249	39.5231	40.5958