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BOB to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the BOB/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
2.8636 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
1.4708 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
2.2934 ZAR

10-Year BOB to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the BOB to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 25, 2023, when the pair was valued at 2.8636. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on July 29, 2026, dropping to a support floor of 1.4708.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 1.3927 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 2.0131 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 2.3297 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +15.72%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 2.5141, showing a variance of 0.4381 points compared to the older 5-year average of 2.0760.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 BOB over the decade:

Decade Peak High 14,318 ZAR
10-Year Average 11,467 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 7,354 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 6,963.68 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

2.9945
1.3323
201620182020202220242026

BOB to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 2.0760, compared to 2.5141 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.4381 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 2.0760
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 2.5141

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2026, with a trading range of 1.0145 ZAR (High: 2.4854 / Low: 1.4708). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.1996 ZAR (High: 2.1174 / Low: 1.9178).

2026 Spread (Volatile) ±1.0145
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.1996

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 0.2574 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.2574

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 2.0131) against the newest annual average (2026: 2.3297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3165 (+15.72%).

2016 Baseline Avg 2.0131
2026 Current Avg 2.3297

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 1.4708
2026-07-28 1.4889
2026-07-27 1.4971
2026-07-26 1.5141
2026-07-25 1.5155
2026-07-24 1.5202
2026-07-23 1.5233
2026-07-22 1.5147
2026-07-21 1.5307
2026-07-20 2.1848
2026-07-19 2.3490
2026-07-18 2.3773
2026-07-17 2.3817
2026-07-16 2.3652
2026-07-15 2.3609
2026-07-14 2.3718
2026-07-13 2.3679
2026-07-12 2.3583
2026-07-11 2.3541
2026-07-10 2.3553
2026-07-09 2.3626
2026-07-08 2.3636
2026-07-07 2.3473
2026-07-06 2.3408
2026-07-05 2.3432
2026-07-04 2.3426
2026-07-03 2.3454
2026-07-02 2.3550
2026-07-01 2.3711
2026-06-30 2.3708
2026-06-29 2.3753

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