YEARLY HIGH
719.9477 UZS
YEARLY LOW
497.9769 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
613.9279 UZS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,997,385 UZS
2019 Average 30,543,879 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 24,898,844 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,098,541.16 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

720.2394
512.5700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 591.2474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 636.6083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±95.9882
October Spread (Stable) ±21.4695

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 61.9294 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.9294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 702.9336
2019 Avg (December) 661.6193

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