2021 ZAR to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.5784 HUF

YEARLY LOW

18.9769 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.5129 HUF

2021 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 21.5784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 18.9769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6015 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5375 to the December average rate of 20.4645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.5784 was up 1.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.1852, 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 1,078,918 HUF

2020 Average 938,900 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 948,846 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,072.76 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.0522

19.3998

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HUF 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 20.4395, compared to 20.5863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 1.3894 HUF (High: 20.9327 / Low: 19.5433). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6017 HUF (High: 21.1809 / Low: 20.5792).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3894

June Spread (Stable) ±0.6017

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 20.9145) against the same month in 2020 (average: 18.7424), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1721 (+11.59%).

2021 Avg (October) 20.9145

2020 Avg (October) 18.7424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.2528	18.9769	19.5375
February	20.4136	19.6020	20.0717
March	20.9899	19.9475	20.5198
April	21.1883	20.5493	20.9064
May	21.1017	20.4102	20.7130
June	21.1809	20.5792	20.8888
July	21.1348	20.4997	20.8212
August	20.9327	19.5433	20.2131
September	20.9525	20.2436	20.5363
October	21.5784	20.4139	20.9145
November	21.1414	20.0498	20.5684
December	20.9977	19.9639	20.4645