2021 SDG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2806 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0039 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0700 ZAR

2021 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2768 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2735 to the December average rate of 0.0363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -86.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2806 was down 19.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,403 ZAR

2020 Average 1,521 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 19 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,383.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2976

0.0078

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SDG to ZAR 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: Jan–Jun) was 0.1057, compared to 0.0342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1057

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.2689 ZAR (High: 0.2727 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ZAR (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0355).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2689

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1775 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2735) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0445 (-13.99%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2735

2020 Avg (January) 0.3180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2806	0.2654	0.2735
February	0.2727	0.0039	0.2169
March	0.0409	0.0385	0.0394
April	0.0385	0.0371	0.0378
May	0.0374	0.0327	0.0346
June	0.0328	0.0314	0.0320
July	0.0333	0.0315	0.0324
August	0.0344	0.0321	0.0332
September	0.0344	0.0320	0.0330
October	0.0346	0.0328	0.0338
November	0.0705	0.0339	0.0366
December	0.0369	0.0355	0.0363