YEARLY HIGH
9.5588 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.9147 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1735 ZAR

2020 BZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 9.5588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.9147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6441 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1473 to the December average rate of 7.3770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.5588 was up 23.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.7454, 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 47,794 ZAR
2019 Average 35,856 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 34,573 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,220.53 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.4674
6.9363
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 8.2801, compared to 8.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4835 ZAR (High: 9.0532 / Low: 7.5697). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2595 ZAR (High: 8.2961 / Low: 8.0365).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4835
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 9.2565) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2354 (+31.84%).

2020 Avg (April) 9.2565
2019 Avg (April) 7.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4457 6.9147 7.1473
February 7.7772 7.3223 7.4685
March 9.0532 7.5697 8.3007
April 9.5588 9.0029 9.2565
May 9.4476 8.6158 9.0133
June 8.6496 8.2005 8.4947
July 8.5247 8.1367 8.3201
August 8.7776 8.2302 8.5516
September 8.5096 8.0158 8.2961
October 8.2961 8.0365 8.1550
November 8.0765 7.5082 7.7019
December 7.5822 7.2118 7.3770