YEARLY HIGH
0.1144 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0784 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0895 ZAR

2021 LRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0898 to the December average rate of 0.1114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1144 was up 15.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 572 ZAR
2020 Average 430 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 392 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.02 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

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LRD 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 0.0847, compared to 0.0943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0138 ZAR (High: 0.1006 / Low: 0.0869). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0821).

October Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0138
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.0027

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.1075) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+14.68%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.1075
2020 Avg (November) 0.0937

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0926 0.0879 0.0898
February 0.0881 0.0836 0.0856
March 0.0893 0.0844 0.0863
April 0.0847 0.0821 0.0836
May 0.0842 0.0799 0.0818
June 0.0837 0.0784 0.0812
July 0.0865 0.0827 0.0846
August 0.0892 0.0834 0.0862
September 0.0887 0.0826 0.0850
October 0.1006 0.0869 0.0915
November 0.1144 0.1013 0.1075
December 0.1137 0.1083 0.1114