2020 ZAR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

82.4419 KRW

YEARLY LOW

64.1725 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

71.9376 KRW

2020 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 82.4419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 64.1725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2694 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.9485 to the December average rate of 73.6068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 82.4419 was down 2.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 84.8807, 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 4,122,095 KRW

2019 Average 4,033,631 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,208,627 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 913,468.56 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

82.4765

64.1401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KRW 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 72.8700, compared to 71.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.8700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.9276 KRW (High: 77.6244 / Low: 67.6968). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0005 KRW (High: 70.7945 / Low: 68.7939).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.9276

October Spread (Stable) ±2.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.3092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 80.9485) against the same month in 2019 (average: 81.0409), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0924 (-0.11%).

2020 Avg (January) 80.9485

2019 Avg (January) 81.0409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	82.4419	79.6948	80.9485
February	80.5368	76.6020	79.3813
March	77.6244	67.6968	72.9773
April	67.6742	64.1725	65.6681
May	71.3395	64.7388	67.7429
June	72.1348	69.1417	70.5021
July	72.8789	69.6972	71.5284
August	71.2376	67.0512	68.9666
September	72.3447	68.2544	70.4549
October	70.7945	68.7939	69.6217
November	73.1154	69.8316	71.8528
December	75.7368	71.2069	73.6068