2021 ZAR to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3965 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.3443 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3651 BRL

2021 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.3965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.3443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3544 to the December average rate of 0.3562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3965 was up 10.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3593, 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 19,824 BRL

2020 Average 15,674 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 17,215 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,609.00 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3901

0.3512

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ZAR to BRL 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 0.3705, compared to 0.3598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0307 BRL (High: 0.3761 / Low: 0.3454). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 BRL (High: 0.3859 / Low: 0.3718).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.3868) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1013 (+35.49%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.3868

2020 Avg (April) 0.2855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3611	0.3443	0.3544
February	0.3739	0.3584	0.3668
March	0.3875	0.3704	0.3763
April	0.3965	0.3734	0.3868
May	0.3859	0.3718	0.3771
June	0.3761	0.3454	0.3616
July	0.3709	0.3472	0.3560
August	0.3631	0.3485	0.3552
September	0.3750	0.3547	0.3619
October	0.3885	0.3610	0.3721
November	0.3717	0.3447	0.3573
December	0.3647	0.3491	0.3562