2020 BHD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.0517 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

37.0135 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.6577 ZAR

2020 BHD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 51.0517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 37.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0382 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2098 to the December average rate of 39.4409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.0517 was up 23.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 41.4085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 255,259 ZAR

2019 Average 191,663 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 185,068 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,191.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

50.4398

37.0980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 44.2008, compared to 43.1145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.2008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.1145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.0372 ZAR (High: 47.5617 / Low: 40.5245). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3802 ZAR (High: 44.3456 / Low: 42.9655).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.0372

October Spread (Stable) ±1.3802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.7226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 49.3280) against the same month in 2019 (average: 37.5222), the exchange rate shifted by +11.8058 (+31.46%).

2020 Avg (April) 49.3280

2019 Avg (April) 37.5222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.8049	37.0135	38.2098
February	41.5685	39.1456	39.9376
March	47.5617	40.5245	44.2661
April	51.0517	47.7959	49.3280
May	50.0418	45.9685	48.0930
June	46.1547	43.7556	45.3704
July	45.5318	43.5054	44.4643
August	46.9346	43.9672	45.6759
September	45.4924	42.8811	44.3510
October	44.3456	42.9655	43.5892
November	43.1713	40.1355	41.1658
December	40.5502	38.5411	39.4409