YEARLY HIGH
0.5622 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.4824 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5168 SRD

2019 ZAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.5622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.4824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0799 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5393 to the December average rate of 0.5184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5622 was down 13.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6469, 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 28,111 SRD
2018 Average 28,352 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 24,118 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,992.89 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5452
0.4865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SRD 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 0.5258, compared to 0.5078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0510 SRD (High: 0.5622 / Low: 0.5112). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 SRD (High: 0.5090 / Low: 0.4962).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

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 0.0389 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5393) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0729 (-11.91%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5393
2018 Avg (January) 0.6122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5622 0.5112 0.5393
February 0.5598 0.5278 0.5403
March 0.5263 0.5104 0.5182
April 0.5363 0.5160 0.5273
May 0.5265 0.5042 0.5176
June 0.5297 0.4966 0.5121
July 0.5377 0.5199 0.5303
August 0.5101 0.4824 0.4914
September 0.5116 0.4891 0.5016
October 0.5119 0.4862 0.5009
November 0.5090 0.4962 0.5041
December 0.5323 0.5043 0.5184