YEARLY HIGH
7.8579 XPF
YEARLY LOW
6.9352 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3824 XPF

2019 ZAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 7.8579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 6.9352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9227 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5565 to the December average rate of 7.4639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.8579 was down 6.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.4071, 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 392,897 XPF
2018 Average 383,345 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 346,760 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,136.81 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.6720
7.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XPF 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 7.4455, compared to 7.3192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.6278 XPF (High: 7.8579 / Low: 7.2302). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2030 XPF (High: 7.4484 / Low: 7.2454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6278
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2030

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 0.5064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 7.5565) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.0252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4687 (-5.84%).

2019 Avg (January) 7.5565
2018 Avg (January) 8.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8579 7.2302 7.5565
February 7.8195 7.4550 7.6163
March 7.4484 7.2454 7.3383
April 7.6096 7.4023 7.5105
May 7.4997 7.2490 7.4004
June 7.4601 7.0362 7.2511
July 7.7147 7.4750 7.5659
August 7.3673 6.9352 7.0595
September 7.3951 7.1263 7.2822
October 7.3789 7.0802 7.2465
November 7.3910 7.1098 7.2975
December 7.6115 7.2740 7.4639