2019 BDT to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1850 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1581 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1712 ZAR

2019 BDT to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1650 to the December average rate of 0.1696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1850 was up 0.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 925 ZAR

2018 Average 790 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 791 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.20 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1813

0.1629

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ZAR 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 0.1686, compared to 0.1737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0158 ZAR (High: 0.1739 / Low: 0.1581). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ZAR (High: 0.1773 / Low: 0.1727).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1798) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+7.68%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1798

2018 Avg (August) 0.1669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1739	0.1581	0.1650
February	0.1679	0.1591	0.1644
March	0.1735	0.1684	0.1713
April	0.1714	0.1649	0.1677
May	0.1751	0.1679	0.1707
June	0.1776	0.1665	0.1725
July	0.1698	0.1641	0.1664
August	0.1850	0.1730	0.1798
September	0.1805	0.1725	0.1760
October	0.1821	0.1721	0.1759
November	0.1773	0.1727	0.1745
December	0.1742	0.1651	0.1696