2021 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

748.1585 LAK

YEARLY LOW

599.6245 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

658.9291 LAK

2021 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 748.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 599.6245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 148.5340 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 616.6365 to the December average rate of 698.1042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 748.1585 was up 17.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 639.2348, 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 37,407,924 LAK

2020 Average 27,693,410 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 29,981,225 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,426,698.82 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

706.2510

608.4898

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ZAR to LAK 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 646.4325, compared to 671.4256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.9931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 646.4325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 671.4256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 73.5250 LAK (High: 748.1585 / Low: 674.6335). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.7955 LAK (High: 664.9678 / Low: 641.1723).

December Spread (Volatile) ±73.5250

April Spread (Stable) ±23.7955

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 23.8626 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.8626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 698.1042) against the same month in 2020 (average: 624.6888), the exchange rate shifted by +73.4155 (+11.75%).

2021 Avg (December) 698.1042

2020 Avg (December) 624.6888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	637.4217	599.6245	616.6365
February	646.4594	618.0077	632.7185
March	640.7535	602.7933	625.9924
April	664.9678	641.1723	652.4224
May	688.3507	650.5379	670.9284
June	703.9683	659.4619	679.8968
July	668.6421	643.1972	656.0341
August	667.5531	625.3868	647.8299
September	677.8511	650.3338	664.1794
October	703.4550	662.1861	679.8322
November	699.1206	665.3685	682.5737
December	748.1585	674.6335	698.1042