2021 ZAR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.6754 SYP

YEARLY LOW

33.0044 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.1258 SYP

2021 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 161.6754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 33.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.6710 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9311 to the December average rate of 158.2398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 366.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 161.6754 was up 339.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 36.7629, 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 8,083,769 SYP

2020 Average 1,568,012 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 1,650,221 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,433,547.72 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

170.6707

21.5002

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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 64.0671, compared to 102.1844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.1173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.0671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.1844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 79.4301 SYP (High: 159.7652 / Low: 80.3352). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5614 SYP (High: 35.4869 / Low: 33.9255).

November Spread (Volatile) ±79.4301

February Spread (Stable) ±1.5614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.6633 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 158.2398) against the same month in 2020 (average: 34.4984), the exchange rate shifted by +123.7414 (+358.69%).

2021 Avg (December) 158.2398

2020 Avg (December) 34.4984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.0156	33.0493	33.9311
February	35.4869	33.9255	34.7250
March	85.0649	33.0044	48.6949
April	88.7705	85.7814	87.1897
May	91.6486	86.7694	89.4905
June	93.6952	87.6429	90.3715
July	88.7028	84.7079	86.7082
August	87.8256	82.0782	85.0337
September	88.9073	82.8664	86.3013
October	87.2335	82.4573	84.5236
November	159.7652	80.3352	112.2996
December	161.6754	155.6965	158.2398