YEARLY HIGH
0.0778 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0642 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0707 ZAR

2021 GYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.0778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0723 to the December average rate of 0.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0778 was down 15.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 389 ZAR
2020 Average 394 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 321 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.72 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0768
0.0657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0695, compared to 0.0719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0065 ZAR (High: 0.0778 / Low: 0.0713). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ZAR (High: 0.0702 / Low: 0.0677).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0744) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.18%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0744
2020 Avg (November) 0.0742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0741 0.0697 0.0723
February 0.0723 0.0691 0.0706
March 0.0743 0.0700 0.0716
April 0.0702 0.0677 0.0690
May 0.0693 0.0656 0.0672
June 0.0686 0.0642 0.0666
July 0.0711 0.0679 0.0694
August 0.0733 0.0684 0.0707
September 0.0726 0.0677 0.0697
October 0.0728 0.0688 0.0711
November 0.0778 0.0713 0.0744
December 0.0772 0.0742 0.0759