2021 BTN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2187 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1839 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2002 ZAR

2021 BTN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0348 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2068 to the December average rate of 0.2109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2187 was down 13.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,093 ZAR

2020 Average 1,111 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 919 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2130

0.1871

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1986, compared to 0.2019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0171 ZAR (High: 0.2187 / Low: 0.2016). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 ZAR (High: 0.1960 / Low: 0.1892).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.2090) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.02%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.2090

2020 Avg (November) 0.2090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2115	0.1996	0.2068
February	0.2090	0.1991	0.2032
March	0.2127	0.2021	0.2062
April	0.2002	0.1891	0.1941
May	0.1960	0.1892	0.1920
June	0.1942	0.1839	0.1893
July	0.1996	0.1905	0.1948
August	0.2063	0.1929	0.1995
September	0.2046	0.1921	0.1983
October	0.2035	0.1925	0.1987
November	0.2187	0.2016	0.2090
December	0.2150	0.2072	0.2109