2018 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0597 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0463 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0536 XDR

2018 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0571 to the December average rate of 0.0503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0597 was up 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0591, 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 2,986 XDR

2017 Average 2,713 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,317 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 668.42 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0592

0.0475

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ZAR to XDR 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 0.0566, compared to 0.0505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0054 XDR (High: 0.0539 / Low: 0.0485). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 XDR (High: 0.0588 / Low: 0.0573).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0583) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+4.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0583

2017 Avg (February) 0.0560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0580	0.0563	0.0571
February	0.0597	0.0567	0.0583
March	0.0588	0.0573	0.0581
April	0.0582	0.0556	0.0570
May	0.0571	0.0549	0.0560
June	0.0561	0.0512	0.0532
July	0.0543	0.0514	0.0532
August	0.0539	0.0485	0.0509
September	0.0506	0.0463	0.0484
October	0.0504	0.0482	0.0493
November	0.0526	0.0498	0.0510
December	0.0525	0.0491	0.0503