2019 BHD to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BHD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BHD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 41.4085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 35.1835.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2250 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.6975 to the December average rate of 38.1672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 41.4085 was up 1.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 40.8734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BHD 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 37.6506, compared to 38.9956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3450 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 3.5232 ZAR (High: 38.7067 / Low: 35.1835). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0227 ZAR (High: 39.8887 / Low: 38.8660).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.3415 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 40.2862) against the same month in 2018 (average: 37.2421), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0440 (+8.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.7067 | 35.1835 | 36.6975 |
| February | 37.4740 | 35.3436 | 36.6268 |
| March | 38.7637 | 37.5902 | 38.1779 |
| April | 38.3397 | 36.8832 | 37.5222 |
| May | 39.2385 | 37.5623 | 38.2264 |
| June | 39.8438 | 37.3490 | 38.6529 |
| July | 38.0445 | 36.7935 | 37.3115 |
| August | 41.4085 | 38.7795 | 40.2862 |
| September | 40.4528 | 38.6634 | 39.4581 |
| October | 40.6952 | 38.6492 | 39.5008 |
| November | 39.8887 | 38.8660 | 39.2497 |
| December | 39.2169 | 37.1597 | 38.1672 |