YEARLY HIGH
9.0398 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
7.4576 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2156 ZAR

2021 AWG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 9.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 7.4576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5822 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3988 to the December average rate of 8.8208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.0398 was down 15.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.7056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,199 ZAR
2020 Average 45,748 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 37,288 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,910.89 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.9293
7.6268
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AWG 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: JanтАУJun) was 8.0811, compared to 8.3502 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.2690 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 8.0811
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 8.3502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.7562 ZAR (High: 9.0398 / Low: 8.2836). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2747 ZAR (High: 8.1448 / Low: 7.8701).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.7562
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.2747

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 0.3119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 8.6424) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.6232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+0.22%).

2021 Avg (November) 8.6424
2020 Avg (November) 8.6232

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Month High Low Average
January 8.6214 8.1414 8.3988
February 8.3915 8.0273 8.2048
March 8.6302 8.1339 8.3258
April 8.1448 7.8701 8.0139
May 8.0507 7.6235 7.8082
June 7.9715 7.4576 7.7354
July 8.2451 7.8754 8.0583
August 8.5113 7.9514 8.2175
September 8.4274 7.8588 8.0977
October 8.4683 8.0052 8.2642
November 9.0398 8.2836 8.6424
December 8.9626 8.6312 8.8208