2020 VUV to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1578 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1215 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1419 ZAR

2020 VUV to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the VUV to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1247 to the December average rate of 0.1348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1578 was up 17.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 789 ZAR

2019 Average 636 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 607 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.73 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1549

0.1219

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VUV 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 0.1401, compared to 0.1438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1401

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0196 ZAR (High: 0.1484 / Low: 0.1289). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ZAR (High: 0.1370 / Low: 0.1327).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1522) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+19.57%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1522

2019 Avg (April) 0.1273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1288	0.1215	0.1247
February	0.1324	0.1253	0.1279
March	0.1484	0.1289	0.1393
April	0.1578	0.1451	0.1522
May	0.1566	0.1433	0.1502
June	0.1500	0.1407	0.1463
July	0.1497	0.1423	0.1454
August	0.1566	0.1463	0.1517
September	0.1514	0.1435	0.1480
October	0.1476	0.1422	0.1447
November	0.1430	0.1352	0.1380
December	0.1370	0.1327	0.1348