YEARLY HIGH
161.6754 SYP
YEARLY LOW
33.0044 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.1258 SYP

2021 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 161.6754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 33.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.6710 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9311 to the December average rate of 158.2398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 366.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 161.6754 was up 339.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 36.7629, 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 8,083,769 SYP
2020 Average 1,568,012 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,650,221 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,433,547.72 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

170.6707
21.5002
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ZAR to SYP 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 64.0671, compared to 102.1844 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 38.1173 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 64.0671
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 102.1844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 79.4301 SYP (High: 159.7652 / Low: 80.3352). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5614 SYP (High: 35.4869 / Low: 33.9255).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒79.4301
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.5614

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 3.6633 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 158.2398) against the same month in 2020 (average: 34.4984), the exchange rate shifted by +123.7414 (+358.69%).

2021 Avg (December) 158.2398
2020 Avg (December) 34.4984

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Month High Low Average
January 35.0156 33.0493 33.9311
February 35.4869 33.9255 34.7250
March 85.0649 33.0044 48.6949
April 88.7705 85.7814 87.1897
May 91.6486 86.7694 89.4905
June 93.6952 87.6429 90.3715
July 88.7028 84.7079 86.7082
August 87.8256 82.0782 85.0337
September 88.9073 82.8664 86.3013
October 87.2335 82.4573 84.5236
November 159.7652 80.3352 112.2996
December 161.6754 155.6965 158.2398