YEARLY HIGH
0.1235 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.0929 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1085 ANG

2020 ZAR to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1157 to the December average rate of 0.1208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1235 was down 9.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1358, 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 6,174 ANG
2019 Average 6,223 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 4,645 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,529.02 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1232
0.0938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ANG 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 0.1063, compared to 0.1107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0185 ANG (High: 0.1173 / Low: 0.0989). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 ANG (High: 0.1108 / Low: 0.1073).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1208) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+2.13%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1208
2019 Avg (December) 0.1182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1209 0.1096 0.1157
February 0.1203 0.1051 0.1146
March 0.1173 0.0989 0.1074
April 0.0992 0.0929 0.0962
May 0.1034 0.0943 0.0989
June 0.1086 0.1030 0.1049
July 0.1094 0.1045 0.1071
August 0.1083 0.1015 0.1043
September 0.1111 0.1046 0.1074
October 0.1108 0.1073 0.1092
November 0.1186 0.1103 0.1157
December 0.1235 0.1174 0.1208