2020 ZAR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1026 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0790 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0886 AUD

2020 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1011 to the December average rate of 0.0892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1026 was down 1.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1039, 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 5,131 AUD

2019 Average 4,980 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 3,950 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,180.98 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1032

0.0786

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AUD 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 0.0920, compared to 0.0852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0106 AUD (High: 0.1010 / Low: 0.0904). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 AUD (High: 0.1006 / Low: 0.0981).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1011) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1011

2019 Avg (January) 0.1010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1026	0.0995	0.1011
February	0.1006	0.0981	0.0997
March	0.1010	0.0904	0.0966
April	0.0899	0.0821	0.0853
May	0.0870	0.0828	0.0846
June	0.0868	0.0835	0.0847
July	0.0860	0.0821	0.0849
August	0.0825	0.0790	0.0806
September	0.0846	0.0811	0.0828
October	0.0876	0.0838	0.0854
November	0.0897	0.0867	0.0885
December	0.0903	0.0877	0.0892