YEARLY HIGH
0.6006 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4927 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5424 ZAR

2021 UAH to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UAH to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.6006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.4927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1080 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5358 to the December average rate of 0.5835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6006 was down 15.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,003 ZAR
2020 Average 3,056 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,463 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.92 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5949
0.5015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.5238, compared to 0.5611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0425 ZAR (High: 0.5757 / Low: 0.5333). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 ZAR (High: 0.5273 / Low: 0.5067).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.5872) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+7.10%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.5872
2020 Avg (November) 0.5482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5509 0.5146 0.5358
February 0.5408 0.5186 0.5297
March 0.5592 0.5290 0.5392
April 0.5273 0.5067 0.5169
May 0.5203 0.4994 0.5093
June 0.5277 0.4927 0.5116
July 0.5503 0.5197 0.5336
August 0.5757 0.5333 0.5525
September 0.5705 0.5302 0.5455
October 0.5806 0.5502 0.5644
November 0.6006 0.5724 0.5872
December 0.5964 0.5693 0.5835