YEARLY HIGH
8.0727 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.6610 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3377 ZAR

2021 BZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 8.0727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 6.6610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4117 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4964 to the December average rate of 7.8767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.0727 was down 15.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.5588, 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 40,364 ZAR
2020 Average 40,873 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 33,305 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,058.56 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.9735
6.8109
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 7.2168, compared to 7.4586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.6666 ZAR (High: 8.0727 / Low: 7.4061). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2525 ZAR (High: 7.2827 / Low: 7.0302).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6666
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2525

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 0.2792 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 7.7215) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.7019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0197 (+0.26%).

2021 Avg (November) 7.7215
2020 Avg (November) 7.7019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6953 7.2342 7.4964
February 7.5008 7.1646 7.3264
March 7.7033 7.2655 7.4376
April 7.2827 7.0302 7.1583
May 7.1933 6.8070 6.9740
June 7.1191 6.6610 6.9078
July 7.3690 7.0465 7.1994
August 7.6121 7.1026 7.3396
September 7.5265 7.0183 7.2325
October 7.5625 7.1491 7.3821
November 8.0727 7.4061 7.7215
December 8.0102 7.7031 7.8767