YEARLY HIGH
35.7384 AMD
YEARLY LOW
25.0974 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.5093 AMD

2020 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 35.7384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 25.0974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6410 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2461 to the December average rate of 32.7593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 35.7384 was down 2.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.7575, 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 1,786,919 AMD
2019 Average 1,664,374 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,254,869 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532,049.77 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.9378
25.6371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 29.2497, compared to 29.7689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.2497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 4.2411 AMD (High: 35.7384 / Low: 31.4973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9250 AMD (High: 29.7281 / Low: 28.8031).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.2411
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.9596 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 32.7593) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.2409), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4816 (-1.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 32.7593
2019 Avg (December) 33.2409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.3663 31.8939 33.2461
February 32.4190 30.5295 31.7877
March 31.3931 27.4079 29.2885
April 27.7041 25.0974 26.3288
May 27.9154 25.1804 26.6635
June 29.2331 27.6343 28.1836
July 29.3586 28.0506 28.7278
August 29.0606 27.2232 27.9767
September 29.7882 28.0783 28.8077
October 29.7281 28.8031 29.3044
November 31.8251 29.5886 31.0376
December 35.7384 31.4973 32.7593