YEARLY HIGH
0.1341 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.1106 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1219 AWG

2021 ZAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.1106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1191 to the December average rate of 0.1134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1341 was up 4.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1285, 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 6,705 AWG
2020 Average 5,499 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 5,531 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,173.45 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1309
0.1118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AWG 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 0.1239, compared to 0.1199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0101 AWG (High: 0.1207 / Low: 0.1106). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 AWG (High: 0.1159 / Low: 0.1116).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.1293) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+23.01%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.1293
2020 Avg (June) 0.1052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1228 0.1160 0.1191
February 0.1246 0.1192 0.1219
March 0.1229 0.1159 0.1201
April 0.1271 0.1228 0.1248
May 0.1312 0.1242 0.1281
June 0.1341 0.1254 0.1293
July 0.1270 0.1213 0.1241
August 0.1258 0.1175 0.1217
September 0.1272 0.1187 0.1236
October 0.1249 0.1181 0.1210
November 0.1207 0.1106 0.1158
December 0.1159 0.1116 0.1134