Communication Cycle (C) in South Africa
South Africa: Communication Cycle (C) was 120.62 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communication Cycle (C) in South Africa, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, communication cycle (c) in South Africa stood at 120.62. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communication cycle (c) in South Africa peaked at 120.62 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
South Africa ranks 17th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Communication Cycle (C) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 120.62 | +20.6% |
| 2011 | 120.62 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 120.62 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 120.62 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 120.62 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 120.62 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 120.62 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 120.62 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 120.62 | +0.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 120.62 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 100, 1.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 120.62 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 124.51, 97% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 120.62 | 120.62 | 120.62 | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More financial sector data for South Africa
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.08 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communication cycle (c) in South Africa?
- Communication cycle (c) in South Africa was 120.62 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communication cycle (c) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 120.62 in 2010.
- What is the lowest communication cycle (c) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for communication cycle (c)?
- South Africa ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communication cycle (c) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Communication Cycle (C) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Monetary policy framework comprises the structures in place that enable and guide the conduct of monetary policy. In this project, we provide a multidimensional characterization of monetary policy frameworks across three pillars: Independence and Accountability, Policy and Operational Strategy, and Communications (IAPOC). This database covers 50 advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income developing countries, from 2007 to 2018 (being extended).