YEARLY HIGH
0.1267 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1045 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1152 AZN

2021 ZAR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.1267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.1045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1125 to the December average rate of 0.1071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1267 was up 4.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1215, 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 6,335 AZN
2020 Average 5,201 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,226 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109.51 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1237
0.1056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AZN 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 0.1171, compared to 0.1133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0095 AZN (High: 0.1140 / Low: 0.1045). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 AZN (High: 0.1094 / Low: 0.1054).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.1222) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+22.87%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.1222
2020 Avg (June) 0.0995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1162 0.1096 0.1125
February 0.1177 0.1125 0.1152
March 0.1162 0.1095 0.1135
April 0.1201 0.1160 0.1179
May 0.1239 0.1173 0.1210
June 0.1267 0.1185 0.1222
July 0.1199 0.1146 0.1173
August 0.1188 0.1110 0.1150
September 0.1202 0.1121 0.1167
October 0.1180 0.1115 0.1143
November 0.1140 0.1045 0.1094
December 0.1094 0.1054 0.1071