YEARLY HIGH
11.3187 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.2288 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6725 ZAR

2020 AZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 11.3187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.2288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0899 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4619 to the December average rate of 8.7348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.3187 was up 24.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.0815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,593 ZAR
2019 Average 42,438 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 41,144 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,449.57 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.1877
8.2141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to ZAR 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 9.7963, compared to 9.5486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5567 ZAR (High: 10.5231 / Low: 8.9664). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3056 ZAR (High: 9.8214 / Low: 9.5158).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5567
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 10.9399) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.3083), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6316 (+31.67%).

2020 Avg (April) 10.9399
2019 Avg (April) 8.3083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8146 8.2288 8.4619
February 9.2038 8.6685 8.8427
March 10.5231 8.9664 9.8082
April 11.3187 10.5909 10.9399
May 11.1124 10.1965 10.6682
June 10.2368 9.7063 10.0571
July 10.0849 9.6356 9.8486
August 10.3914 9.7344 10.1149
September 10.0749 9.4966 9.8223
October 9.8214 9.5158 9.6542
November 9.5607 8.8888 9.1171
December 8.9813 8.5363 8.7348