2021 STD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0008 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0006 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0007 ZAR

2021 STD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.0008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0007 to the December average rate of 0.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0008 was down 12.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4 ZAR

2020 Average 4 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 3 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.60 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0008

0.0007

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STD 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 0.0007, compared to 0.0007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0007

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0006). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0007).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0007) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0007), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.17%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0007

2020 Avg (November) 0.0007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0008	0.0007	0.0007
February	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
March	0.0008	0.0007	0.0007
April	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
May	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
June	0.0007	0.0006	0.0007
July	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
August	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
September	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
October	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
November	0.0008	0.0007	0.0007
December	0.0008	0.0007	0.0007

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