2018 ZAR to UZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

709.4696 UZS

YEARLY LOW

507.7717 UZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

614.0603 UZS

2018 ZAR to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 709.4696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 507.7717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 201.6980 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 668.3273 to the December average rate of 582.5183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 709.4696 was up 7.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 661.6928, 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 35,473,482 UZS

2017 Average 19,166,206 UZS

Yearly Trough Low 25,388,584 UZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,084,898.58 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

708.6484

524.1942

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UZS 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 659.5025, compared to 568.6182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 90.8843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 659.5025

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 568.6182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 67.5062 UZS (High: 635.3143 / Low: 567.8081). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.0523 UZS (High: 699.2582 / Low: 677.2059).

June Spread (Volatile) ±67.5062

March Spread (Stable) ±22.0523

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 44.7153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -44.7153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 693.2772) against the same month in 2017 (average: 250.3136), the exchange rate shifted by +442.9636 (+176.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 693.2772

2017 Avg (February) 250.3136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	690.1517	652.1548	668.3273
February	709.4696	674.4059	693.2772
March	699.2582	677.2059	688.8894
April	686.8294	648.2491	668.7500
May	658.3294	627.7157	641.2431
June	635.3143	567.8081	596.5278
July	594.0088	568.0603	583.8020
August	589.4401	532.4208	555.6105
September	573.2050	507.7717	539.5654
October	578.4701	550.3387	563.5944
November	603.2246	570.0236	586.6184
December	607.2264	568.2094	582.5183