YEARLY HIGH
8.2319 VUV
YEARLY LOW
6.3361 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0766 VUV

2020 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.2319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 6.3361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8958 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0219 to the December average rate of 7.4165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.2319 was down 1.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.3513, 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 411,594 VUV
2019 Average 393,320 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 316,807 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,787.59 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.1664
6.4324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VUV 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 7.1849, compared to 6.9683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0221 VUV (High: 7.7584 / Low: 6.7363). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2355 VUV (High: 7.5341 / Low: 7.2986).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0221
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2355

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 0.6261 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 8.0219) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.0265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-0.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 8.0219
2019 Avg (January) 8.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2319 7.7646 8.0219
February 7.9788 7.5546 7.8187
March 7.7584 6.7363 7.1926
April 6.8940 6.3361 6.5769
May 6.9771 6.3865 6.6621
June 7.1077 6.6646 6.8374
July 7.0284 6.6809 6.8801
August 6.8346 6.3873 6.5919
September 6.9707 6.6048 6.7601
October 7.0342 6.7740 6.9111
November 7.3978 6.9915 7.2498
December 7.5341 7.2986 7.4165