YEARLY HIGH
7.0612 ARS
YEARLY LOW
5.4982 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4328 ARS

2021 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 7.0612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 5.4982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5630 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6830 to the December average rate of 6.4146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.0612 was up 22.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.7508, 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 353,059 ARS
2020 Average 215,669 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 274,911 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,147.91 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.9556
5.5673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ARS 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 6.2867, compared to 6.5789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5125 ARS (High: 6.7040 / Low: 6.1915). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2776 ARS (High: 6.7689 / Low: 6.4913).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5125
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2776

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2151 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 6.8399) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.0599), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7801 (+68.48%).

2021 Avg (June) 6.8399
2020 Avg (June) 4.0599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8049 5.4982 5.6830
February 6.1850 5.8166 6.0061
March 6.2294 5.8255 6.0757
April 6.5657 6.2623 6.4240
May 6.8945 6.4491 6.6914
June 7.0612 6.6445 6.8399
July 6.7689 6.4913 6.6313
August 6.7612 6.3400 6.5694
September 6.9406 6.4997 6.7399
October 6.8931 6.5387 6.6667
November 6.7040 6.1915 6.4516
December 6.5992 6.2660 6.4146