YEARLY HIGH
0.2037 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1748 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1873 XCD

2019 ZAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.1748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0289 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1954 to the December average rate of 0.1878, 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 0.2037 was down 12.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2341, 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 10,187 XCD
2018 Average 10,268 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,740 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,446.90 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1976
0.1763
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 0.1905, compared to 0.1840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0185 XCD (High: 0.2037 / Low: 0.1852). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 XCD (High: 0.1844 / Low: 0.1798).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1954) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0263 (-11.88%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1954
2018 Avg (January) 0.2218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2037 0.1852 0.1954
February 0.2028 0.1913 0.1958
March 0.1907 0.1850 0.1878
April 0.1943 0.1870 0.1911
May 0.1908 0.1827 0.1876
June 0.1919 0.1799 0.1856
July 0.1949 0.1884 0.1922
August 0.1849 0.1748 0.1781
September 0.1854 0.1772 0.1817
October 0.1855 0.1762 0.1815
November 0.1844 0.1798 0.1827
December 0.1929 0.1827 0.1878