YEARLY HIGH
1686.5743 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1625.0000 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1652.7373 CDF

2019 ZWL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZWL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1686.5743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1625.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.5743 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1634.7800 to the December average rate of 1678.2374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1686.5743 was up 1.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 1658.9656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZWL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,432,871 CDF
2018 Average 8,097,107 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,125,000 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307,871.26 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1682.5831
1630.4342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL to CDF 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 1641.1575, compared to 1664.3171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.1596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1641.1575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1664.3171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 39.2963 CDF (High: 1666.0000 / Low: 1626.7037). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5087 CDF (High: 1666.0000 / Low: 1656.4913).

August Spread (Volatile) ±39.2963
October Spread (Stable) ±9.5087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1678.2374) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1625.6537), the exchange rate shifted by +52.5836 (+3.23%).

2019 Avg (December) 1678.2374
2018 Avg (December) 1625.6537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1646.5562 1625.0000 1634.7800
February 1647.8060 1630.0000 1638.0138
March 1643.8307 1630.0000 1636.6185
April 1642.0452 1632.5000 1638.8346
May 1654.5000 1635.0000 1644.3881
June 1661.0000 1642.8058 1654.3100
July 1667.5000 1650.2309 1659.9956
August 1666.0000 1626.7037 1657.1776
September 1666.0000 1655.3663 1664.1789
October 1666.0000 1656.4913 1662.6623
November 1666.0000 1654.7684 1663.6508
December 1686.5743 1665.0000 1678.2374