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BWP to ZAR Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
1.5843 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
1.1507 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.3333 ZAR

10-Year BWP to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the BWP to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 3, 2020, when the pair was valued at 1.5843. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on July 21, 2026, dropping to a support floor of 1.1507.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.4336 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.3086 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.2193 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -6.82%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.3293, showing a variance of 0.0080 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.3373.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 7,922 ZAR
10-Year Average 6,667 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 5,754 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 2,168.04 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.5584
1.1678
201620182020202220242026

BWP 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 1.3373, compared to 1.3293 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.0080 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.3373
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.3293

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 0.2672 ZAR (High: 1.5843 / Low: 1.3171). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0858 ZAR (High: 1.3583 / Low: 1.2725).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±0.2672
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0858

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2017 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.1030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.1030

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.3086) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.2193), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0893 (-6.82%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.3086
2026 Current Avg 1.2193

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-28 1.2205
2026-07-27 1.2159
2026-07-26 1.2172
2026-07-25 1.2184
2026-07-24 1.2273
2026-07-23 1.2179
2026-07-22 1.1762
2026-07-21 1.1507
2026-07-20 1.1828
2026-07-19 1.1958
2026-07-18 1.2100
2026-07-17 1.2134
2026-07-16 1.2102
2026-07-15 1.2042
2026-07-14 1.2061
2026-07-13 1.2087
2026-07-12 1.2061
2026-07-11 1.2049
2026-07-10 1.2039
2026-07-09 1.2056
2026-07-08 1.2104
2026-07-07 1.2042
2026-07-06 1.2018
2026-07-05 1.2031
2026-07-04 1.2028
2026-07-03 1.2015
2026-07-02 1.2045
2026-07-01 1.2123
2026-06-30 1.2090
2026-06-29 1.2090
2026-06-28 1.2425

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