2019 ZAR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.8691 YER

YEARLY LOW

16.1922 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3449 YER

2019 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 18.8691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 16.1922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6769 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1019 to the December average rate of 17.3987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.8691 was down 15.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.4479, 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 943,454 YER

2018 Average 951,367 YER

Yearly Trough Low 809,608 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,845.27 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.2903

16.3320

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 17.6465, compared to 17.0433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.7097 YER (High: 18.8691 / Low: 17.1594). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4307 YER (High: 17.0881 / Low: 16.6573).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7097

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4307

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 1.3028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 18.1019) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.5372), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4352 (-11.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 18.1019

2018 Avg (January) 20.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8691	17.1594	18.1019
February	18.7901	17.6827	18.1271
March	17.6672	17.1330	17.3943
April	18.0012	17.3175	17.6995
May	17.6711	16.8924	17.3687
June	17.7760	16.6688	17.1874
July	18.0474	17.4531	17.7980
August	17.1239	16.1922	16.4952
September	17.1700	16.4170	16.8349
October	17.1819	16.3191	16.8138
November	17.0881	16.6573	16.9192
December	17.8682	16.9249	17.3987