YEARLY HIGH
5.1579 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.1289 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5796 ZAR

2021 ILS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 5.1579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 4.1289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0290 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6787 to the December average rate of 5.0685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.1579 was down 4.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.4179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,790 ZAR
2020 Average 23,930 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 20,644 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,145.24 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.1473
4.2009
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ILS 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 4.4497, compared to 4.7094 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.2597 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 4.4497
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 4.7094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.3428 ZAR (High: 5.1350 / Low: 4.7922). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1424 ZAR (High: 4.5834 / Low: 4.4410).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3428
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1424

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.0685) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.5820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4865 (+10.62%).

2021 Avg (December) 5.0685
2020 Avg (December) 4.5820

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Month High Low Average
January 4.8817 4.5559 4.6787
February 4.5834 4.4410 4.5108
March 4.6540 4.4335 4.5184
April 4.4715 4.3188 4.3978
May 4.4695 4.2242 4.3129
June 4.4104 4.1289 4.2797
July 4.5451 4.3219 4.4345
August 4.7310 4.4565 4.5880
September 4.7143 4.4055 4.5480
October 4.8273 4.4854 4.6334
November 5.1350 4.7922 4.9839
December 5.1579 4.9369 5.0685