YEARLY HIGH
17737.0814 VEF
YEARLY LOW
12894.9980 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15183.6916 VEF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 886,854,071 VEF
2019 Average 860,702,840 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 644,749,898 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242,104,173.44 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17641.6628
12956.6526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15039.4987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15327.8844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2407.9656
October Spread (Stable) ±477.2494

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 1586.8514 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1586.8514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (January) 17251.2452
2019 Avg (January) 17967.9230

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