YEARLY HIGH
18.6274 YER
YEARLY LOW
15.3773 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9522 YER

2021 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 18.6274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 15.3773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2501 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5656 to the December average rate of 15.7604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.6274 was up 4.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.8700, 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 931,370 YER
2020 Average 764,743 YER
Yearly Trough Low 768,867 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,503.63 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.1892
15.5396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to YER 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 17.2261, compared to 16.6783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.3884 YER (High: 16.7658 / Low: 15.3773). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5944 YER (High: 17.6725 / Low: 17.0781).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3884
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5944

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 0.7290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 17.9684) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.6234), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3450 (+22.87%).

2021 Avg (June) 17.9684
2020 Avg (June) 14.6234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0875 16.1324 16.5656
February 17.3263 16.5662 16.9550
March 17.1026 16.1192 16.7097
April 17.6725 17.0781 17.3584
May 18.2186 17.2764 17.7993
June 18.6274 17.4219 17.9684
July 17.6556 16.8470 17.2519
August 17.4693 16.3682 16.9256
September 17.7261 16.5338 17.2138
October 17.3672 16.4129 16.8235
November 16.7658 15.3773 16.0946
December 16.1032 15.5077 15.7604