YEARLY HIGH
0.3683 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3079 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3396 ZAR

2021 UYU to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.3683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.3079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0604 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3573 to the December average rate of 0.3583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3683 was down 17.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,842 ZAR
2020 Average 1,961 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,540 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.06 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3622
0.3154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.3346, compared to 0.3446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0267 ZAR (High: 0.3552 / Low: 0.3284). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 ZAR (High: 0.3324 / Low: 0.3210).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.3533) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3628), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-2.61%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.3533
2020 Avg (November) 0.3628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3654 0.3459 0.3573
February 0.3562 0.3372 0.3458
March 0.3505 0.3289 0.3388
April 0.3324 0.3210 0.3269
May 0.3297 0.3128 0.3194
June 0.3300 0.3079 0.3193
July 0.3389 0.3220 0.3310
August 0.3552 0.3284 0.3416
September 0.3553 0.3310 0.3417
October 0.3502 0.3292 0.3418
November 0.3683 0.3420 0.3533
December 0.3657 0.3498 0.3583