YEARLY HIGH
30.7328 NGN
YEARLY LOW
24.4942 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3133 NGN

2021 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 30.7328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 24.4942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2386 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6600 to the December average rate of 25.8998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.7328 was up 13.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 27.0934, 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 1,536,640 NGN
2020 Average 1,160,249 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,224,709 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,930.66 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

29.9442
25.2705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NGN 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 27.2295, compared to 27.3970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 3.6066 NGN (High: 30.0225 / Low: 26.4159). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0112 NGN (High: 26.4658 / Low: 25.4546).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.6066
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0112

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 29.5547) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.6316), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9231 (+30.59%).

2021 Avg (June) 29.5547
2020 Avg (June) 22.6316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.0553 24.9808 25.6600
February 28.1463 25.2119 26.4064
March 27.7189 24.4942 25.8988
April 28.7473 25.9880 27.0876
May 30.0225 26.4159 28.7697
June 30.7328 28.5662 29.5547
July 28.9714 27.7032 28.3496
August 28.7431 26.8692 27.8269
September 29.1100 27.1256 28.2440
October 28.5172 26.9106 27.6322
November 27.6369 25.1869 26.4296
December 26.4658 25.4546 25.8998