2020 STD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0009 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0006 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0008 ZAR

2020 STD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0007 to the December average rate of 0.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0009 was up 21.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4 ZAR

2019 Average 3 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 3 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.12 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0009

0.0007

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STD 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 0.0008, compared to 0.0008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0008 / Low: 0.0007). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0007).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0008) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+25.68%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0008

2019 Avg (April) 0.0007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0007	0.0006	0.0007
February	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
March	0.0008	0.0007	0.0008
April	0.0009	0.0008	0.0008
May	0.0009	0.0008	0.0008
June	0.0008	0.0007	0.0008
July	0.0008	0.0008	0.0008
August	0.0008	0.0008	0.0008
September	0.0008	0.0008	0.0008
October	0.0008	0.0008	0.0008
November	0.0008	0.0007	0.0007
December	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007