2021 BAM to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BAM to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BAM to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 9.6709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 8.3230.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3479 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4092 to the December average rate of 9.1769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.6709 was down 9.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.6597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BAM to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9614, compared to 8.9226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0387 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5510 ZAR (High: 9.3835 / Low: 8.8324). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2923 ZAR (High: 8.9594 / Low: 8.6671).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3106 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 9.4092) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.1783), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2309 (+15.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6709 | 9.1520 | 9.4092 |
| February | 9.3592 | 8.9587 | 9.1291 |
| March | 9.4219 | 8.8720 | 9.1179 |
| April | 8.9594 | 8.6671 | 8.8073 |
| May | 8.9555 | 8.5520 | 8.7266 |
| June | 8.7564 | 8.3230 | 8.5781 |
| July | 8.9340 | 8.6107 | 8.7758 |
| August | 9.1637 | 8.7019 | 8.9027 |
| September | 9.0441 | 8.5174 | 8.7799 |
| October | 9.0824 | 8.5716 | 8.8281 |
| November | 9.3835 | 8.8324 | 9.0723 |
| December | 9.3358 | 8.9830 | 9.1769 |