YEARLY HIGH
1.8597 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.5345 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6902 ZAR

2021 SVC to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SVC to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.8597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 1.5345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3252 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7269 to the December average rate of 1.8145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8597 was down 15.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,299 ZAR
2020 Average 9,412 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,673 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,626.02 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8368
1.5690
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SVC 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 1.6624, compared to 1.7181 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0557 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.6624
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.7181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1537 ZAR (High: 1.8597 / Low: 1.7060). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 ZAR (High: 1.6777 / Low: 1.6195).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1537
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0582

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 0.0642 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.7781) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+0.23%).

2021 Avg (November) 1.7781
2020 Avg (November) 1.7740

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Month High Low Average
January 1.7727 1.6665 1.7269
February 1.7279 1.6505 1.6877
March 1.7745 1.6739 1.7131
April 1.6777 1.6195 1.6489
May 1.6571 1.5680 1.6066
June 1.6399 1.5345 1.5913
July 1.6976 1.6232 1.6585
August 1.7535 1.6362 1.6908
September 1.7337 1.6167 1.6661
October 1.7422 1.6468 1.7006
November 1.8597 1.7060 1.7781
December 1.8453 1.7745 1.8145