2026 ZAR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1593 YER

YEARLY LOW

13.8691 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.5166 YER

2026 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 15.1593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 13.8691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2902 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6303 to the December average rate of 14.4213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.1593 was up 5.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.3909, 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 757,963 YER

2025 Average 679,330 YER

Yearly Trough Low 693,453 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,510.54 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.9578

14.1660

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 14.5445, compared to 14.4326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.9633 YER (High: 14.8323 / Low: 13.8691). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0712 YER (High: 14.4634 / Low: 14.3921).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9633

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6599 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 14.6303) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.3076), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3226 (+9.94%).

2026 Avg (January) 14.6303

2025 Avg (January) 13.3076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1593	14.3941	14.6303
February	15.0359	14.6457	14.8918
March	14.8323	13.8691	14.2320
April	14.6235	14.0528	14.4017
May	14.7045	14.2793	14.5921
June	14.7465	14.0470	14.5195
July	14.6450	14.1616	14.4438
August	14.4634	14.3921	14.4213