YEARLY HIGH
2015.0000 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1968.0512 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1991.1052 CDF

2021 ZWL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZWL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2015.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 1968.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.9488 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1973.5599 to the December average rate of 2000.5268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2015.0000 was up 1.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 1989.0000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZWL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,075,000 CDF
2020 Average 9,253,532 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 9,840,256 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,744.20 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2007.6979
1970.4564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL to CDF 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 1986.3637, compared to 1995.8468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1986.3637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1995.8468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 32.6423 CDF (High: 2015.0000 / Low: 1982.3577). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5000 CDF (High: 1987.0000 / Low: 1977.5000).

October Spread (Volatile) ±32.6423
February Spread (Stable) ±9.5000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.7158 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1998.2955) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1950.0915), the exchange rate shifted by +48.2040 (+2.47%).

2021 Avg (October) 1998.2955
2020 Avg (October) 1950.0915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1981.2529 1970.0000 1973.5599
February 1987.0000 1977.5000 1980.4938
March 1996.0000 1968.0512 1987.7195
April 2001.0000 1979.7012 1989.5842
May 2002.0000 1986.5858 1995.7702
June 1997.5000 1981.9104 1991.0543
July 2003.5000 1981.6579 1992.1225
August 1997.0000 1984.3514 1988.3683
September 2002.5000 1985.5319 1991.1731
October 2015.0000 1982.3577 1998.2955
November 2010.5000 1998.6892 2004.5944
December 2008.4088 1981.0474 2000.5268