YEARLY HIGH
763.4159 SLL
YEARLY LOW
656.7241 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
705.3535 SLL

2021 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 763.4159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 656.7241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.6917 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 673.8372 to the December average rate of 707.3528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 763.4159 was up 9.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 694.6099, 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 38,170,793 SLL
2020 Average 28,132,528 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 32,836,207 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,334,585.43 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

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ZAR to SLL 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 703.7364, compared to 706.9706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 703.7364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 706.9706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 51.7436 SLL (High: 728.1651 / Low: 676.4215). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3561 SLL (High: 721.3524 / Low: 697.9963).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą51.7436
April Spread (Stable) Âą23.3561

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 31.8413 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.8413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 738.9508) against the same month in 2020 (average: 569.1597), the exchange rate shifted by +169.7912 (+29.83%).

2021 Avg (June) 738.9508
2020 Avg (June) 569.1597

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Month High Low Average
January 689.1742 657.4049 673.8372
February 707.5008 674.6399 691.2101
March 695.7203 656.7241 681.6813
April 721.3524 697.9963 708.5512
May 746.4170 705.3197 728.1876
June 763.4159 714.5487 738.9508
July 723.3244 690.7775 707.1095
August 715.8787 670.9034 694.4083
September 729.3578 692.9868 714.0941
October 736.3672 702.0355 714.6741
November 728.1651 676.4215 704.1848
December 727.9864 689.4520 707.3528