YEARLY HIGH
15.5681 GYD
YEARLY LOW
12.8571 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1653 GYD

2021 ZAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 15.5681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 12.8571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7110 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8429 to the December average rate of 13.1786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 15.5681 was up 3.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.0102, 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 778,407 GYD
2020 Average 638,661 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 642,855 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,552.38 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15.2110
12.9938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GYD 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 14.3967, compared to 13.9338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.1715 GYD (High: 14.0286 / Low: 12.8571). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5121 GYD (High: 14.7638 / Low: 14.2517).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1715
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5121

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 0.6121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 15.0263) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.2167), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8096 (+23.00%).

2021 Avg (June) 15.0263
2020 Avg (June) 12.2167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3472 13.4878 13.8429
February 14.4661 13.8372 14.1658
March 14.2853 13.4612 13.9610
April 14.7638 14.2517 14.5050
May 15.2479 14.4289 14.8791
June 15.5681 14.5795 15.0263
July 14.7300 14.0723 14.4141
August 14.6134 13.6353 14.1400
September 14.7756 13.7777 14.3520
October 14.5260 13.7320 14.0609
November 14.0286 12.8571 13.4573
December 13.4742 12.9617 13.1786