BBD to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the BBD/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
9.8915 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
5.7723 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
7.9313 ZAR

10-Year BBD to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the BBD to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 25, 2023, when the pair was valued at 9.8915. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 24, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 5.7723.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 4.1192 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 6.9617 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 8.2102 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +17.93%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 8.6979, showing a variance of 1.5224 points compared to the older 5-year average of 7.1755.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 BBD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 49,458 ZAR
10-Year Average 39,656 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 28,862 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 20,595.80 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

10.2596
5.4993
201620182020202220242026

BBD to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 7.1755, compared to 8.6979 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 1.5224 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 7.1755
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 8.6979

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 2.6303 ZAR (High: 9.6350 / Low: 7.0047). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.6841 ZAR (High: 7.3232 / Low: 6.6390).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±2.6303
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.6841

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.8388 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.8388

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 6.9617) against the newest annual average (2026: 8.2102), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2485 (+17.93%).

2016 Baseline Avg 6.9617
2026 Current Avg 8.2102

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-28 8.3941
2026-07-27 8.3666
2026-07-26 8.4098
2026-07-25 8.4171
2026-07-24 8.4176
2026-07-23 8.2835
2026-07-22 8.2207
2026-07-21 8.2298
2026-07-20 8.2547
2026-07-19 8.1319
2026-07-18 8.2301
2026-07-17 8.2451
2026-07-16 8.1883
2026-07-15 8.1731
2026-07-14 8.2109
2026-07-13 8.1975
2026-07-12 8.1641
2026-07-11 8.1499
2026-07-10 8.1540
2026-07-09 8.1793
2026-07-08 8.1826
2026-07-07 8.1262
2026-07-06 8.1141
2026-07-05 8.1156
2026-07-04 8.1158
2026-07-03 8.1129
2026-07-02 8.1604
2026-07-01 8.2066
2026-06-30 8.2042
2026-06-29 8.2200
2026-06-28 8.4501

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