2018 ZAR to XCD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2341 XCD

YEARLY LOW

0.1753 XCD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2055 XCD

2018 ZAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.2341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2218 to the December average rate of 0.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2341 was up 6.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2203, 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 11,705 XCD

2017 Average 10,165 XCD

Yearly Trough Low 8,766 XCD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,939.10 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2332

0.1790

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XCD 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 0.2202, compared to 0.1908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2202

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0206 XCD (High: 0.2044 / Low: 0.1838). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 XCD (High: 0.2322 / Low: 0.2248).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+11.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2287

2017 Avg (February) 0.2051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2280	0.2171	0.2218
February	0.2341	0.2224	0.2287
March	0.2322	0.2248	0.2282
April	0.2284	0.2171	0.2233
May	0.2207	0.2116	0.2157
June	0.2150	0.1949	0.2034
July	0.2061	0.1953	0.2019
August	0.2044	0.1838	0.1925
September	0.1914	0.1753	0.1835
October	0.1906	0.1818	0.1859
November	0.1977	0.1868	0.1919
December	0.1973	0.1846	0.1892