2020 ZAR to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1655.4005 VND

YEARLY LOW

1220.8026 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

1418.6306 VND

2020 ZAR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1655.4005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1220.8026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 434.5979 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1608.6793 to the December average rate of 1554.7678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1655.4005 was down 5.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 1754.8134, 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 82,770,024 VND

2019 Average 80,430,395 VND

Yearly Trough Low 61,040,129 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,729,894.66 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1643.5874

1224.6904

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VND 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 1408.5545, compared to 1428.7066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.1521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1408.5545

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1428.7066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 218.5662 VND (High: 1521.4737 / Low: 1302.9075). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.0202 VND (High: 1435.7880 / Low: 1392.7678).

March Spread (Volatile) ±218.5662

October Spread (Stable) ±43.0202

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 142.7476 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -142.7476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1608.6793) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1677.8484), the exchange rate shifted by -69.1691 (-4.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 1608.6793

2019 Avg (January) 1677.8484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1655.4005	1539.5453	1608.6793
February	1576.5406	1478.5879	1542.9261
March	1521.4737	1302.9075	1400.1785
April	1294.8113	1222.3072	1259.5985
May	1343.6959	1220.8026	1283.0352
June	1403.3285	1334.6286	1356.9096
July	1408.0772	1351.6444	1380.6605
August	1398.1534	1311.2118	1346.0940
September	1429.9684	1354.9725	1387.5396
October	1435.7880	1392.7678	1410.3406
November	1526.0650	1428.0641	1492.8374
December	1590.9062	1504.1716	1554.7678