2019 BMD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4612 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

13.2651 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.4464 ZAR

2019 BMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 15.4612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 13.2651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1961 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8343 to the December average rate of 14.3915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.4612 was up 0.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.4156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,306 ZAR

2018 Average 66,247 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 66,326 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,980.46 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.3168

13.6708

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 14.1932, compared to 14.6995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.3246 ZAR (High: 14.5897 / Low: 13.2651). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3759 ZAR (High: 15.0294 / Low: 14.6535).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3246

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3759

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 0.5038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 15.1796) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.0538), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1258 (+8.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 15.1796

2018 Avg (August) 14.0538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.5897	13.2651	13.8343
February	14.1296	13.3235	13.8080
March	14.6122	14.1704	14.3924
April	14.4536	13.9074	14.1450
May	14.7907	14.1644	14.4106
June	15.0190	14.0808	14.5691
July	14.3442	13.8691	14.0653
August	15.4612	14.6199	15.1796
September	15.2494	14.5778	14.8724
October	15.3379	14.5706	14.8915
November	15.0294	14.6535	14.7967
December	14.7889	14.0109	14.3915