YEARLY HIGH
7.5691 ALL
YEARLY LOW
6.5338 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0091 ALL

2021 ZAR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 7.5691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 6.5338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0353 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7155 to the December average rate of 6.7319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.5691 was down 2.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.7914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 378,455 ALL
2020 Average 331,158 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 326,692 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,762.86 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

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ZAR to ALL 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 7.0400, compared to 6.9782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5026 ALL (High: 7.1144 / Low: 6.6118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2147 ALL (High: 6.8399 / Low: 6.6252).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.5026
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.2147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1956 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 7.3270) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.4506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8765 (+13.59%).

2021 Avg (June) 7.3270
2020 Avg (June) 6.4506

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Month High Low Average
January 6.9141 6.5338 6.7155
February 7.0541 6.7245 6.9242
March 7.0960 6.6977 6.9173
April 7.2655 7.0079 7.1435
May 7.3555 7.0816 7.2122
June 7.5691 7.1775 7.3270
July 7.2816 6.9793 7.1315
August 7.1383 6.7981 6.9855
September 7.2997 6.8668 7.0864
October 7.2540 6.9029 7.0522
November 7.1144 6.6118 6.8819
December 6.8399 6.6252 6.7319