YEARLY HIGH
46.1447 CRC
YEARLY LOW
38.9201 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.0618 CRC

2021 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 46.1447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 38.9201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2246 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5006 to the December average rate of 40.1449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 46.1447 was up 10.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.7401, 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 2,307,235 CRC
2020 Average 1,786,205 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,946,007 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361,227.97 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

44.9148
39.7113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CRC 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 42.2798, compared to 41.8438 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.4360 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 42.2798
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 41.8438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.9784 CRC (High: 42.8986 / Low: 38.9201). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6047 CRC (High: 43.3546 / Low: 41.7500).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.9784
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.6047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7475 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 44.4812) against the same month in 2020 (average: 33.6693), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8119 (+32.11%).

2021 Avg (June) 44.4812
2020 Avg (June) 33.6693

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Month High Low Average
January 41.8588 39.5959 40.5006
February 42.2516 40.4699 41.4476
March 41.7145 39.4319 40.8248
April 43.3546 41.7500 42.5446
May 44.9480 42.5784 43.8803
June 46.1447 43.0315 44.4812
July 43.7156 41.7377 42.7337
August 43.3207 40.4422 41.9812
September 44.1746 41.2330 42.8613
October 43.6069 41.2699 42.2042
November 42.8986 38.9201 41.1377
December 41.3895 38.9207 40.1449