2021 ZAR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

82.8594 KRW

YEARLY LOW

70.7188 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

77.4804 KRW

2021 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 82.8594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 70.7188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1405 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.7601 to the December average rate of 74.5960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 82.8594 was up 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 82.4419, 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 4,142,968 KRW

2020 Average 3,596,114 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,535,941 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 607,027.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

81.4556

71.9697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KRW 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 76.9244, compared to 78.0364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.9244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.0364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 7.0113 KRW (High: 80.4932 / Low: 73.4819). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1518 KRW (High: 78.8269 / Low: 76.6752).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.0113

April Spread (Stable) ±2.1518

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.1803 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 80.4822) against the same month in 2020 (average: 70.4549), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0273 (+14.23%).

2021 Avg (September) 80.4822

2020 Avg (September) 70.4549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	74.1915	70.7188	72.7601
February	76.3751	74.1849	75.2967
March	76.7395	73.4313	75.4320
April	78.8269	76.6752	77.5648
May	81.2623	77.1124	79.8277
June	82.7398	78.8380	80.6651
July	80.7717	77.6081	78.9145
August	80.2349	76.7008	78.4647
September	82.8594	78.3231	80.4822
October	81.5851	77.0381	79.4707
November	80.4932	73.4819	76.2904
December	76.3590	73.3942	74.5960

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