YEARLY HIGH
0.1530 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1321 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1428 ZAR

2021 ALL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ALL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1489 to the December average rate of 0.1486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1530 was down 19.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 765 ZAR
2020 Average 759 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 661 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.67 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

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ALL 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 0.1422, compared to 0.1434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0107 ZAR (High: 0.1512 / Low: 0.1406). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 ZAR (High: 0.1509 / Low: 0.1462).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0107
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1489) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+13.64%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1489
2020 Avg (January) 0.1311

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1530 0.1446 0.1489
February 0.1487 0.1418 0.1444
March 0.1493 0.1409 0.1446
April 0.1427 0.1376 0.1400
May 0.1412 0.1360 0.1387
June 0.1393 0.1321 0.1365
July 0.1433 0.1373 0.1403
August 0.1471 0.1401 0.1432
September 0.1456 0.1370 0.1412
October 0.1449 0.1379 0.1418
November 0.1512 0.1406 0.1454
December 0.1509 0.1462 0.1486