YEARLY HIGH
7.7454 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.5810 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1694 ZAR

2019 BZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 7.7454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 6.5810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1643 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8679 to the December average rate of 7.1411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.7454 was up 0.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.6696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,727 ZAR
2018 Average 32,946 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 32,905 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,821.58 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.6038
6.7820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 7.0443, compared to 7.2946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.6531 ZAR (High: 7.2341 / Low: 6.5810). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1845 ZAR (High: 7.4563 / Low: 7.2718).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6531
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 7.5353) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.9947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5406 (+7.73%).

2019 Avg (August) 7.5353
2018 Avg (August) 6.9947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2341 6.5810 6.8679
February 7.0277 6.6080 6.8504
March 7.2524 7.0293 7.1478
April 7.1705 6.8991 7.0211
May 7.3392 7.0274 7.1499
June 7.4514 6.9795 7.2284
July 7.1156 6.8803 6.9765
August 7.7454 7.2515 7.5353
September 7.5679 7.2341 7.3803
October 7.6323 7.2385 7.3921
November 7.4563 7.2718 7.3426
December 7.3359 6.9523 7.1411