2018 ZAR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.6084 SYP

YEARLY LOW

33.4097 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.1596 SYP

2018 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 44.6084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 33.4097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1987 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2612 to the December average rate of 36.0500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.6084 was up 6.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.9820, 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 2,230,421 SYP

2017 Average 1,247,360 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 1,670,484 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 559,937.04 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.4389

34.1161

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 41.9562, compared to 36.3629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.9562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.9238 SYP (High: 38.9478 / Low: 35.0240). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4059 SYP (High: 44.2397 / Low: 42.8338).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9238

March Spread (Stable) ±1.4059

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 2.3361 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 43.5787) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2703), the exchange rate shifted by +27.3084 (+167.84%).

2018 Avg (February) 43.5787

2017 Avg (February) 16.2703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.4356	41.3715	42.2612
February	44.6084	42.3835	43.5787
March	44.2397	42.8338	43.4829
April	43.5288	41.3767	42.5591
May	42.0600	40.3236	41.0958
June	40.9640	37.1356	38.7597
July	39.2798	37.2167	38.4795
August	38.9478	35.0240	36.6908
September	36.5061	33.4097	34.9763
October	36.3199	34.6433	35.4198
November	37.6799	35.5987	36.5611
December	37.5899	35.1931	36.0500