YEARLY HIGH
1.4872 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.2821 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3729 MXN

2021 ZAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1.4872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.2821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2051 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3211 to the December average rate of 1.3159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4872 was up 4.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4253, 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 74,361 MXN
2020 Average 65,241 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 64,106 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,255.15 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4522
1.3035
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ZAR to MXN 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 1.3889, compared to 1.3569 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.3889
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.3569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.1064 MXN (High: 1.4872 / Low: 1.3808). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 MXN (High: 1.3977 / Low: 1.3704).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1064
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0644 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.4398) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1350 (+10.35%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.4398
2020 Avg (June) 1.3048

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Month High Low Average
January 1.3576 1.2928 1.3211
February 1.4138 1.3467 1.3750
March 1.3977 1.3704 1.3859
April 1.4084 1.3791 1.3907
May 1.4526 1.3963 1.4211
June 1.4872 1.3808 1.4398
July 1.4020 1.3500 1.3754
August 1.3908 1.3251 1.3578
September 1.4053 1.3410 1.3745
October 1.4035 1.3475 1.3749
November 1.3631 1.3248 1.3426
December 1.3393 1.2821 1.3159