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ZAR to SZL Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
1.0778 SZL
10-YEAR LOW
0.9518 SZL
10-YEAR AVERAGE
0.9996 SZL

10-Year ZAR to SZL Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to SZL exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on August 19, 2018, when the pair was valued at 1.0778. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 6, 2025, dropping to a support floor of 0.9518.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.1260 SZL. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.9999 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 0.9988 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -0.11%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 0.9994, showing a variance of 0.0003 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.9997.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 53,891 SZL
10-Year Average 49,978 SZL
Decade Trough Low 47,591 SZL
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 6,299.66 SZL purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.0211
0.9573
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to SZL 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 0.9997, compared to 0.9994 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.0003 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 0.9997
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 0.9994

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2018, with a trading range of 0.1062 SZL (High: 1.0778 / Low: 0.9716). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0276 SZL (High: 1.0135 / Low: 0.9859).

2018 Spread (Volatile) ±0.1062
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2021 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.0009

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.9999) against the newest annual average (2026: 0.9988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.11%).

2016 Baseline Avg 0.9999
2026 Current Avg 0.9988

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-02 0.9958
2026-08-01 0.9958
2026-07-31 1.0056
2026-07-30 1.0011
2026-07-29 1.0028
2026-07-28 0.9998
2026-07-27 1.0041
2026-07-26 0.9947
2026-07-25 0.9772
2026-07-24 0.9771
2026-07-23 0.9916
2026-07-22 1.0011
2026-07-21 1.0008
2026-07-20 0.9983
2026-07-19 1.0127
2026-07-18 1.0008
2026-07-17 0.9961
2026-07-16 0.9964
2026-07-15 1.0030
2026-07-14 1.0011
2026-07-13 0.9972
2026-07-12 0.9985
2026-07-11 1.0012
2026-07-10 1.0022
2026-07-09 1.0008
2026-07-08 0.9940
2026-07-07 0.9974
2026-07-06 0.9996
2026-07-05 0.9995
2026-07-04 0.9994
2026-07-03 1.0051

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