2020 ZAR to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 3.7983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.8697.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9285 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1454 to the December average rate of 3.7179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7983 was up 5.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ZAR to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.1921, compared to 3.4110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2190 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5354 SDG (High: 3.6193 / Low: 3.0839). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1032 SDG (High: 3.4119 / Low: 3.3087).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3476 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.7179) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5815 (+18.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2618 | 3.0698 | 3.1454 |
| February | 3.5541 | 3.2618 | 3.4417 |
| March | 3.6193 | 3.0839 | 3.3179 |
| April | 3.0683 | 2.8697 | 2.9702 |
| May | 3.1870 | 2.9230 | 3.0477 |
| June | 3.3464 | 3.1730 | 3.2296 |
| July | 3.3720 | 3.2194 | 3.2993 |
| August | 3.3368 | 3.1272 | 3.2127 |
| September | 3.4203 | 3.2240 | 3.3084 |
| October | 3.4119 | 3.3087 | 3.3635 |
| November | 3.6542 | 3.3974 | 3.5644 |
| December | 3.7983 | 3.6166 | 3.7179 |