2021 ZAR to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.7448 AMD

YEARLY LOW

29.6145 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.2395 AMD

2021 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 38.7448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 29.6145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1303 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5397 to the December average rate of 30.9982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 38.7448 was up 8.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 35.7384, 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 1,937,238 AMD

2020 Average 1,475,345 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,480,723 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 456,514.65 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

37.7954

30.0942

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 35.9572, compared to 32.5217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.9572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 3.3199 AMD (High: 38.7448 / Low: 35.4249). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9189 AMD (High: 36.8092 / Low: 35.8903).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.3199

April Spread (Stable) ±0.9189

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 3.0930 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 37.1536) against the same month in 2020 (average: 28.1836), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9701 (+31.83%).

2021 Avg (June) 37.1536

2020 Avg (June) 28.1836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.6827	33.7282	34.5397
February	36.1627	34.5231	35.3819
March	35.8144	33.7025	35.1104
April	36.8092	35.8903	36.4583
May	37.9530	35.9731	37.0991
June	38.7448	35.4249	37.1536
July	35.0862	32.8168	34.0606
August	34.2017	32.0355	33.2499
September	34.8163	32.3935	33.7731
October	33.1432	31.3255	32.3127
November	31.9395	29.6145	30.7360
December	31.7186	30.1068	30.9982