YEARLY HIGH
503.6580 PYG
YEARLY LOW
419.4618 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
458.8431 PYG

2021 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 503.6580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 419.4618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.1963 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 456.8432 to the December average rate of 429.4343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 503.6580 was up 4.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 480.5369, 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 25,182,902 PYG
2020 Average 20,679,679 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 20,973,088 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,209,813.96 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

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ZAR to PYG 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 459.6290, compared to 458.0572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 459.6290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 458.0572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 43.4467 PYG (High: 493.5294 / Low: 450.0827). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.2199 PYG (High: 478.1872 / Low: 462.9673).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą43.4467
July Spread (Stable) Âą15.2199

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 22.9889 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.9889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 484.9733) against the same month in 2020 (average: 391.4188), the exchange rate shifted by +93.5546 (+23.90%).

2021 Avg (June) 484.9733
2020 Avg (June) 391.4188

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Month High Low Average
January 474.3316 443.3888 456.8432
February 466.2638 437.9970 456.2663
March 450.3128 428.2921 439.0432
April 456.6676 426.9068 443.2600
May 493.5294 450.0827 477.3880
June 503.6580 469.9082 484.9733
July 478.1872 462.9673 471.3298
August 482.6703 452.1903 468.3485
September 488.1096 453.9471 473.5134
October 479.9126 453.5156 464.3531
November 461.5829 419.4618 441.3642
December 438.1992 422.5378 429.4343