2026 ZAR to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9946 TWD

YEARLY LOW

1.8621 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9343 TWD

2026 ZAR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.9946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.8621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1325 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9332 to the December average rate of 1.9513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9946 was up 5.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8980, 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 99,730 TWD

2025 Average 87,178 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 93,105 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,624.99 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9730

1.8968

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR to TWD 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 1.9275, compared to 1.9546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9275

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1041 TWD (High: 1.9946 / Low: 1.8906). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 TWD (High: 1.9513 / Low: 1.9513).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1041

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.9332) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1783 (+10.16%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.9332

2025 Avg (January) 1.7549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9946	1.8906	1.9332
February	1.9845	1.9452	1.9667
March	1.9612	1.8621	1.9032
April	1.9389	1.8811	1.9130
May	1.9363	1.8927	1.9234
June	1.9492	1.8755	1.9254
July	1.9929	1.9216	1.9579
August	1.9513	1.9513	1.9513