YEARLY HIGH
43.5794 SOS
YEARLY LOW
35.8286 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3541 SOS

2021 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 43.5794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 35.8286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7509 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4410 to the December average rate of 36.6305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 43.5794 was up 5.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.5034, 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 2,178,971 SOS
2020 Average 1,774,822 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,791,428 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387,542.50 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

42.3387
36.1115
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ZAR to SOS 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 40.0152, compared to 38.6930 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 1.3222 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 40.0152
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 38.6930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 3.2590 SOS (High: 43.5794 / Low: 40.3204). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3855 SOS (High: 40.8991 / Low: 39.5136).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.2590
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.3855

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 1.8077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 41.8198) against the same month in 2020 (average: 33.9357), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8840 (+23.23%).

2021 Avg (June) 41.8198
2020 Avg (June) 33.9357

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Month High Low Average
January 39.6711 37.4549 38.4410
February 40.2092 38.2627 39.3531
March 39.7470 37.3770 38.8345
April 40.8991 39.5136 40.2594
May 42.4408 40.1075 41.3835
June 43.5794 40.3204 41.8198
July 41.1743 38.9449 40.0121
August 40.6669 37.8360 39.1690
September 41.0773 38.3006 39.8475
October 40.3537 38.1419 39.1068
November 38.9537 35.8433 37.3923
December 37.6735 35.8286 36.6305