2021 ZAR to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 272.7095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 220.9872.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.7222 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.9312 to the December average rate of 250.1340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 272.7095 was up 8.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 250.2096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
ZAR to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 249.4035, compared to 257.2801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8765 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 20.3767 COP (High: 272.6547 / Low: 252.2781). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6325 COP (High: 270.4275 / Low: 259.7951).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.4583 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 265.8747) against the same month in 2020 (average: 212.0356), the exchange rate shifted by +53.8391 (+25.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 237.7647 | 220.9872 | 230.9312 |
| February | 247.7934 | 235.7376 | 240.6962 |
| March | 252.3978 | 234.3434 | 241.0547 |
| April | 259.8260 | 248.0264 | 252.6175 |
| May | 272.7095 | 257.5767 | 265.8747 |
| June | 271.4300 | 258.1032 | 265.2470 |
| July | 270.4275 | 259.7951 | 263.8094 |
| August | 272.6547 | 252.2781 | 262.6195 |
| September | 271.1024 | 253.9406 | 262.3287 |
| October | 260.9872 | 246.9818 | 253.8703 |
| November | 259.3090 | 243.0688 | 250.9184 |
| December | 257.2548 | 242.9404 | 250.1340 |