2020 ZAR to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ZAR to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ZAR to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 719.9477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 497.9769.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 221.9708 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 662.1164 to the December average rate of 702.9336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 719.9477 was up 6.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 678.5564, 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 UZS 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 591.2474, compared to 636.6083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.3609 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 95.9882 UZS (High: 622.6949 / Low: 526.7068). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4695 UZS (High: 639.8481 / Low: 618.3786).
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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 61.9294 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 702.9336) against the same month in 2019 (average: 661.6193), the exchange rate shifted by +41.3143 (+6.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 678.5138 | 636.0420 | 662.1164 |
| February | 645.9056 | 607.9326 | 633.0086 |
| March | 622.6949 | 526.7068 | 571.0793 |
| April | 557.5336 | 497.9769 | 529.8758 |
| May | 584.1780 | 532.7908 | 557.6901 |
| June | 614.1991 | 583.0204 | 593.7142 |
| July | 622.5642 | 593.7453 | 608.6371 |
| August | 619.8324 | 578.1462 | 594.8502 |
| September | 635.7996 | 599.5946 | 614.8829 |
| October | 639.8481 | 618.3786 | 629.5966 |
| November | 688.5314 | 636.3165 | 668.7496 |
| December | 719.9477 | 681.7865 | 702.9336 |