YEARLY HIGH
8.3513 VUV
YEARLY LOW
7.4257 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8670 VUV

2019 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 8.3513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 7.4257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9256 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0265 to the December average rate of 8.0434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.3513 was down 8.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.1612, 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 417,563 VUV
2018 Average 409,471 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 371,284 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,279.28 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.2321
7.5980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VUV 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 7.8470, compared to 7.8871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.7516 VUV (High: 8.1773 / Low: 7.4257). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2364 VUV (High: 7.8420 / Low: 7.6056).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7516
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2364

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 0.5284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 8.0265) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.6346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6081 (-7.04%).

2019 Avg (January) 8.0265
2018 Avg (January) 8.6346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3513 7.6315 8.0265
February 8.2934 7.8488 8.0377
March 7.8420 7.6056 7.7245
April 8.0007 7.7061 7.8585
May 7.8650 7.5602 7.7441
June 8.1773 7.4257 7.6909
July 8.2890 8.0423 8.1793
August 7.9181 7.5251 7.6509
September 7.9830 7.5527 7.8093
October 7.9816 7.6076 7.8063
November 7.9279 7.6527 7.8332
December 8.2315 7.8449 8.0434