YEARLY HIGH
8.0617 VUV
YEARLY LOW
6.8680 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4572 VUV

2021 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 8.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 6.8680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1938 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1665 to the December average rate of 7.1190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.0617 was down 2.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.2319, 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 403,086 VUV
2020 Average 353,748 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 343,398 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,687.85 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.8861
7.0493
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 7.4833, compared to 7.4311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5873 VUV (High: 7.4553 / Low: 6.8680). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2663 VUV (High: 7.7329 / Low: 7.4666).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5873
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3555 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 7.8163) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.8374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9789 (+14.32%).

2021 Avg (June) 7.8163
2020 Avg (June) 6.8374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4502 6.9645 7.1665
February 7.5022 7.0946 7.3234
March 7.4480 6.9874 7.2616
April 7.7329 7.4666 7.5965
May 7.8864 7.5573 7.7354
June 8.0617 7.5559 7.8163
July 7.7161 7.4177 7.5885
August 7.7402 7.2886 7.5247
September 7.8915 7.3571 7.6561
October 7.7474 7.2948 7.5268
November 7.4553 6.8680 7.1713
December 7.2916 6.9404 7.1190