2019 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0538 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0471 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0501 XDR

2019 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0518 to the December average rate of 0.0504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0538 was down 9.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0597, 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 2,691 XDR

2018 Average 2,677 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,357 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.51 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0523

0.0476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0506, compared to 0.0495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0506

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0046 XDR (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0482).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0518) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0571), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-9.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0518

2018 Avg (January) 0.0571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0538	0.0492	0.0518
February	0.0536	0.0508	0.0519
March	0.0506	0.0491	0.0498
April	0.0516	0.0498	0.0508
May	0.0507	0.0488	0.0500
June	0.0511	0.0479	0.0494
July	0.0522	0.0507	0.0515
August	0.0499	0.0471	0.0480
September	0.0500	0.0480	0.0491
October	0.0499	0.0479	0.0489
November	0.0497	0.0482	0.0492
December	0.0516	0.0490	0.0504