BRL to ZAR Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
4.5358 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
2.5222 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
3.4555 ZAR

10-Year BRL to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the BRL to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on August 31, 2016, when the pair was valued at 4.5358. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 15, 2021, dropping to a support floor of 2.5222.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 2.0136 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 4.2579 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 3.1701 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -25.55%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 3.3000, showing a variance of 0.3087 points compared to the older 5-year average of 3.6088.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 25,000 BRL over the decade:

Decade Peak High 113,394 ZAR
10-Year Average 86,387 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 63,055 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 50,339.49 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

4.7269
2.4337
201620182020202220242026

BRL 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 3.6088, compared to 3.3000 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.3087 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 3.6088
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 3.3000

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 1.1038 ZAR (High: 3.8803 / Low: 2.7766). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.3474 ZAR (High: 3.3492 / Low: 3.0019).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±1.1038
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.3474

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2021 and 2023, 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 2017 and 2018, when the average rate fell by 0.5408 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.5408

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 4.2579) against the newest annual average (2026: 3.1701), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0879 (-25.55%).

2016 Baseline Avg 4.2579
2026 Current Avg 3.1701

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 3.2531
2026-07-28 3.2727
2026-07-27 3.2796
2026-07-26 3.3039
2026-07-25 3.3054
2026-07-24 3.3072
2026-07-23 3.2611
2026-07-22 3.2372
2026-07-21 3.2317
2026-07-20 3.2303
2026-07-19 3.1729
2026-07-18 3.2102
2026-07-17 3.2224
2026-07-16 3.2117
2026-07-15 3.2144
2026-07-14 3.2090
2026-07-13 3.1993
2026-07-12 3.1886
2026-07-11 3.1805
2026-07-10 3.1816
2026-07-09 3.1763
2026-07-08 3.1673
2026-07-07 3.1547
2026-07-06 3.1405
2026-07-05 3.1316
2026-07-04 3.1303
2026-07-03 3.1190
2026-07-02 3.1295
2026-07-01 3.1618
2026-06-30 3.1657
2026-06-29 3.1740

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