YEARLY HIGH
18732.3870 VEF
YEARLY LOW
16071.6648 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17218.4856 VEF

2019 ZAR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 18732.3870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 16071.6648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2660.7221 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17967.9230 to the December average rate of 17270.7272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18732.3870 was up 3.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 18179.9696, 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 936,619,349 VEF
2018 Average 456,546,482 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 803,583,242 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,036,107.45 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18165.9557
16209.9878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VEF 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 17519.0494, compared to 16917.9217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 601.1277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17519.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16917.9217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1700.7108 VEF (High: 18732.3870 / Low: 17031.6762). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 424.1414 VEF (High: 16957.5567 / Low: 16533.4153).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1700.7108
November Spread (Stable) ±424.1414

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1295.4017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1295.4017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 17967.9230) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8291), the exchange rate shifted by +17967.0938 (+2166933.94%).

2019 Avg (January) 17967.9230
2018 Avg (January) 0.8291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18732.3870 17031.6762 17967.9230
February 18650.2998 17586.2635 18002.9584
March 17535.6830 17005.4868 17266.4271
April 17867.3275 17192.0768 17569.2142
May 17543.1111 16800.2534 17245.0367
June 17647.2335 16544.8805 17062.7373
July 17916.6611 17323.1956 17668.3869
August 16996.5641 16071.6648 16372.9851
September 17045.6167 16294.8679 16710.9317
October 17054.0432 16200.8865 16690.3539
November 16957.5567 16533.4153 16794.1454
December 17735.3091 16802.3073 17270.7272