2021 BHD to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BHD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BHD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 43.1443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 35.6052.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5391 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0934 to the December average rate of 42.1182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 43.1443 was down 15.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 51.0517, 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 2021.
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 38.5862, compared to 39.8745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2883 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.5736 ZAR (High: 43.1443 / Low: 39.5707). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3002 ZAR (High: 38.8688 / Low: 37.5686).
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 1.4857 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 41.2620) against the same month in 2020 (average: 41.1658), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0963 (+0.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.1621 | 38.8701 | 40.0934 |
| February | 40.0683 | 38.3230 | 39.1739 |
| March | 41.2024 | 38.8346 | 39.7499 |
| April | 38.8688 | 37.5686 | 38.2642 |
| May | 38.4447 | 36.3964 | 37.2952 |
| June | 38.0780 | 35.6052 | 36.9408 |
| July | 39.3667 | 37.6170 | 38.4810 |
| August | 40.6962 | 37.9732 | 39.2451 |
| September | 40.2445 | 37.5258 | 38.6767 |
| October | 40.4404 | 38.2239 | 39.4642 |
| November | 43.1443 | 39.5707 | 41.2620 |
| December | 42.8118 | 41.2126 | 42.1182 |