2021 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.2629 DJF

YEARLY LOW

10.9393 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0562 DJF

2021 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 13.2629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 10.9393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3236 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7880 to the December average rate of 11.2140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.2629 was up 4.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.7057, 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 663,143 DJF

2020 Average 543,846 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 546,963 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,179.60 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.9495

11.0562

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 12.2534, compared to 11.8589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.9864 DJF (High: 11.9256 / Low: 10.9393). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4280 DJF (High: 12.5629 / Low: 12.1350).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9864

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4280

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 0.5230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 12.7917) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.3997), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3920 (+23.00%).

2021 Avg (June) 12.7917

2020 Avg (June) 10.3997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2080	11.4755	11.7880
February	12.3270	11.7744	12.0566
March	12.1561	11.4635	11.8800
April	12.5629	12.1350	12.3376
May	12.9677	12.3016	12.6665
June	13.2629	12.4037	12.7917
July	12.5336	11.9851	12.2687
August	12.4347	11.6057	12.0383
September	12.5842	11.7334	12.2169
October	12.3539	11.6760	11.9665
November	11.9256	10.9393	11.4491
December	11.4635	11.0257	11.2140