2026 ZAR to TRY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8988 TRY

YEARLY LOW

2.5854 TRY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7431 TRY

2026 ZAR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 2.8988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 2.5854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3134 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6533 to the December average rate of 2.8604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.8988 was up 11.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5926, 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 144,939 TRY

2025 Average 110,999 TRY

Yearly Trough Low 129,271 TRY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,668.23 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.8827

2.6155

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR to TRY 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 2.7235, compared to 2.8604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7235

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1670 TRY (High: 2.7627 / Low: 2.5957). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0869 TRY (High: 2.7663 / Low: 2.6794).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1670

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0928 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 2.8604) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.2664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5940 (+26.21%).

2026 Avg (July) 2.8604

2025 Avg (July) 2.2664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7627	2.5957	2.6533
February	2.7663	2.6794	2.7305
March	2.7339	2.5854	2.6378
April	2.7485	2.6256	2.7042
May	2.8274	2.7013	2.7981
June	2.8602	2.7404	2.8173
July	2.8988	2.8118	2.8604