YEARLY HIGH
730.6761 GNF
YEARLY LOW
577.6102 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
666.7640 GNF

2021 ZAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 730.6761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 577.6102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 153.0659 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 675.1806 to the December average rate of 592.8606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 730.6761 was up 6.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 685.9343, 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 36,533,806 GNF
2020 Average 29,401,453 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 28,880,511 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,653,294.20 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

716.6524
581.6068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GNF 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 689.0692, compared to 644.4588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.6105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 689.0692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 644.4588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 64.3056 GNF (High: 641.9158 / Low: 577.6102). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.9743 GNF (High: 605.3246 / Low: 582.3503).

November Spread (Volatile) ±64.3056
December Spread (Stable) ±22.9743

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 39.9084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.9084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 705.3986) against the same month in 2020 (average: 558.0601), the exchange rate shifted by +147.3385 (+26.40%).

2021 Avg (June) 705.3986
2020 Avg (June) 558.0601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 690.9298 659.6403 675.1806
February 712.6348 671.2563 688.7926
March 687.9553 651.0983 672.0071
April 706.2635 681.4178 691.1170
May 714.2271 683.1572 701.9195
June 730.6761 684.4721 705.3986
July 692.9244 658.4931 676.1670
August 681.3222 638.9517 661.2208
September 690.6439 643.5322 670.9779
October 671.7911 631.9222 652.7173
November 641.9158 577.6102 612.8089
December 605.3246 582.3503 592.8606