2018 ZAR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.4479 YER

YEARLY LOW

16.2400 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0398 YER

2018 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 22.4479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 16.2400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2079 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5372 to the December average rate of 17.5229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.4479 was up 10.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.4016, 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 1,122,394 YER

2017 Average 941,163 YER

Yearly Trough Low 812,000 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 310,394.18 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6382

16.5777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to YER 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 20.4050, compared to 17.6747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4050

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.9033 YER (High: 18.9298 / Low: 17.0265). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8141 YER (High: 17.6551 / Low: 16.8409).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9033

October Spread (Stable) ±0.8141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.1353 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 21.2165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.3453), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8712 (+9.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 21.2165

2017 Avg (March) 19.3453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.1132	20.1067	20.5372
February	21.6767	20.6025	21.1816
March	22.4479	20.8180	21.2165
April	21.1568	20.1099	20.6842
May	20.4401	19.5793	19.9729
June	19.9082	18.0491	18.8376
July	19.0738	18.1201	18.7043
August	18.9298	17.0265	17.8331
September	17.7347	16.2400	16.9994
October	17.6551	16.8409	17.2156
November	18.3162	17.3048	17.7729
December	18.2734	17.1027	17.5229