YEARLY HIGH
12.7618 LRD
YEARLY LOW
8.7440 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2814 LRD

2021 ZAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 12.7618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 8.7440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0177 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1325 to the December average rate of 8.9807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.7618 was down 5.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.5243, 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 638,088 LRD
2020 Average 583,887 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 437,202 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,885.76 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.6495
8.6472
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ZAR to LRD 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 11.8188, compared to 10.7440 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 1.0748 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 11.8188
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 10.7440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 1.5744 LRD (High: 11.5107 / Low: 9.9363). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3872 LRD (High: 12.1875 / Low: 11.8003).

October Spread (Volatile) ┬▒1.5744
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.3872

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 12.3159) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.6288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6871 (+5.91%).

2021 Avg (June) 12.3159
2020 Avg (June) 11.6288

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Month High Low Average
January 11.3773 10.7936 11.1325
February 11.9619 11.3529 11.6866
March 11.8469 11.1946 11.5846
April 12.1875 11.8003 11.9680
May 12.5089 11.8694 12.2254
June 12.7618 11.9421 12.3159
July 12.0984 11.5575 11.8296
August 11.9896 11.2058 11.6091
September 12.1099 11.2730 11.7698
October 11.5107 9.9363 10.9574
November 9.8684 8.7440 9.3176
December 9.2340 8.7937 8.9807