2020 ZAR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.7629 SYP

YEARLY LOW

26.7007 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.3642 SYP

2020 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 36.7629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 26.7007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0622 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7522 to the December average rate of 34.4984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 36.7629 was down 5.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 38.8243, 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 1,838,146 SYP

2019 Average 1,784,059 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 1,335,037 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 503,108.91 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

36.5694

26.7633

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 31.1216, compared to 31.6069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.1216

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.6069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.0256 SYP (High: 33.7382 / Low: 28.7127). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0241 SYP (High: 31.6350 / Low: 30.6108).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.0256

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0241

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.3332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 35.7522) against the same month in 2019 (average: 37.2389), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4867 (-3.99%).

2020 Avg (January) 35.7522

2019 Avg (January) 37.2389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.7629	34.3179	35.7522
February	34.8961	32.8695	34.2165
March	33.7382	28.7127	30.9137
April	28.5007	26.7007	27.5805
May	29.5488	27.1527	28.2824
June	31.0514	29.4395	29.9841
July	31.2653	29.8772	30.5919
August	30.8693	28.9270	29.7307
September	31.6389	29.8361	30.5967
October	31.6350	30.6108	31.1748
November	33.8952	31.4960	33.0486
December	35.2863	33.5445	34.4984