2019 ZAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.7681 SOS

YEARLY LOW

37.0531 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.1784 SOS

2019 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 43.7681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 37.0531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7150 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9620 to the December average rate of 40.2998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 43.7681 was down 13.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 50.3814, 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 2,188,404 SOS

2018 Average 2,199,251 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,852,655 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 335,749.70 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

42.3771

37.7160

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 40.9059, compared to 39.4510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.9059

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 4.0634 SOS (High: 43.7681 / Low: 39.7046). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0911 SOS (High: 39.5792 / Low: 38.4881).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0634

November Spread (Stable) ±1.0911

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 3.1627 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 41.9620) against the same month in 2018 (average: 47.5759), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6139 (-11.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 41.9620

2018 Avg (January) 47.5759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.7681	39.7046	41.9620
February	43.6446	40.9835	41.9886
March	40.9304	39.6297	40.3064
April	41.5999	40.0654	40.9776
May	41.1242	39.1077	40.3108
June	41.4238	38.6615	39.8898
July	41.8377	40.3728	41.2672
August	39.6148	37.0531	38.1044
September	39.8037	37.9219	38.9548
October	39.7871	37.6032	38.9264
November	39.5792	38.4881	39.1535
December	41.4119	39.1633	40.2998