YEARLY HIGH
1.7597 HNL
YEARLY LOW
1.2929 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5109 HNL

2020 ZAR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 1.2929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4668 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7207 to the December average rate of 1.6307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7597 was down 4.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8441, 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 87,985 HNL
2019 Average 85,030 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 64,643 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,341.55 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7590
1.2998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HNL 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 1.5056, compared to 1.5161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2607 HNL (High: 1.6312 / Low: 1.3705). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 HNL (High: 1.5147 / Low: 1.4727).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2607
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

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 0.1557 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.7207) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0459 (-2.60%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.7207
2019 Avg (January) 1.7666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7597 1.6539 1.7207
February 1.6794 1.5910 1.6489
March 1.6312 1.3705 1.4938
April 1.3821 1.2929 1.3381
May 1.4379 1.3182 1.3758
June 1.5080 1.4316 1.4565
July 1.5164 1.4498 1.4841
August 1.4881 1.4010 1.4362
September 1.5282 1.4379 1.4779
October 1.5147 1.4727 1.4954
November 1.6044 1.5095 1.5726
December 1.6666 1.5881 1.6307