YEARLY HIGH
19.7674 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
16.5695 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8885 ZAR

2025 BMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 19.7674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 16.5695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1979 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7316 to the December average rate of 16.8223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 19.7674 was up 2.37% compared to the 2024 peak of 19.3095, 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 98,837 ZAR
2024 Average 91,653 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 82,847 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,989.75 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

19.1432
16.6113
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 18.4016, compared to 17.3754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 1.2975 ZAR (High: 19.7674 / Low: 18.4699). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3466 ZAR (High: 17.5016 / Low: 17.1550).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2975
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3466

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8246 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 18.9322) against the same month in 2024 (average: 18.8859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0464 (+0.25%).

2025 Avg (April) 18.9322
2024 Avg (April) 18.8859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1203 18.4082 18.7316
February 19.0187 18.3341 18.4906
March 18.7010 18.0903 18.2908
April 19.7674 18.4699 18.9322
May 18.5557 17.7924 18.1077
June 18.0721 17.6954 17.8567
July 18.2173 17.5153 17.7655
August 18.1205 17.4364 17.7015
September 17.7585 17.2431 17.4319
October 17.5016 17.1550 17.2969
November 17.5125 17.0494 17.2343
December 17.1154 16.5695 16.8223