YEARLY HIGH
17.2038 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
5.5912 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9168 ZAR

2026 BYN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BYN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 17.2038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 5.5912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6125 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2981 to the December average rate of 5.7090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -64.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.2038 was down 12.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,019 ZAR
2025 Average 89,419 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 27,956 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,062.65 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.8755
4.5996
JanuMarcMayJuly

BYN 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 12.6532, compared to 5.7075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 11.1102 ZAR (High: 16.9823 / Low: 5.8721). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 5.7090 / Low: 5.7090).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.1102
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.0940 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 16.7692) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2908), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5216 (-8.32%).

2026 Avg (March) 16.7692
2025 Avg (March) 18.2908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5658 15.7264 16.2981
February 16.2778 15.8587 16.0097
March 17.2038 16.0831 16.7692
April 16.9823 5.8721 15.0298
May 5.9643 5.9207 5.9358
June 5.9956 5.6487 5.8768
July 5.8459 5.5912 5.7060
August 5.7090 5.7090 5.7090