2020 ZAR to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ZAR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ZAR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 17737.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 12894.9980.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4842.0835 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17251.2452 to the December average rate of 16714.5375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17737.0814 was down 5.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 18732.3870, 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 VEF 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 15039.4987, compared to 15327.8844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 288.3856 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2407.9656 VEF (High: 16277.9403 / Low: 13869.9747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 477.2494 VEF (High: 15338.0617 / Low: 14860.8123).
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 1586.8514 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 17251.2452) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17967.9230), the exchange rate shifted by -716.6777 (-3.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17737.0814 | 16558.2591 | 17251.2452 |
| February | 16837.3735 | 15858.0454 | 16509.1916 |
| March | 16277.9403 | 13869.9747 | 14922.3402 |
| April | 13781.1348 | 12894.9980 | 13347.0701 |
| May | 14314.1300 | 13134.4328 | 13691.5373 |
| June | 15037.0345 | 14257.7858 | 14515.6080 |
| July | 15147.4368 | 14472.5825 | 14821.9814 |
| August | 14993.6578 | 14045.6711 | 14434.4612 |
| September | 15369.0840 | 14486.8934 | 14863.1950 |
| October | 15338.0617 | 14860.8123 | 15119.4437 |
| November | 16420.0362 | 15266.0881 | 16013.6875 |
| December | 17098.1657 | 16250.8897 | 16714.5375 |