YEARLY HIGH
7.4810 RSD
YEARLY LOW
5.6449 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2984 RSD

2020 ZAR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.4810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 5.6449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8360 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3507 to the December average rate of 6.4977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.4810 was down 4.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.7948, 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 374,050 RSD
2019 Average 364,477 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 282,247 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,802.41 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.5082
5.6184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to RSD 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 6.4567, compared to 6.1401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0266 RSD (High: 6.9104 / Low: 5.8838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2226 RSD (High: 6.2133 / Low: 5.9907).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0266
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2226

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7737 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 7.3507) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.4953), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1446 (-1.93%).

2020 Avg (January) 7.3507
2019 Avg (January) 7.4953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4810 7.0804 7.3507
February 7.2754 6.8337 7.1561
March 6.9104 5.8838 6.3825
April 5.9653 5.6450 5.8109
May 6.1562 5.6780 5.9374
June 6.2587 5.9975 6.1026
July 6.2118 5.8457 6.1233
August 5.9604 5.6449 5.7759
September 6.1393 5.8793 5.9670
October 6.2133 5.9907 6.0807
November 6.5188 6.2026 6.3961
December 6.6223 6.3476 6.4977