YEARLY HIGH
2.3566 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.9263 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1424 ZAR

2021 BOB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.3566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 1.9263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4303 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1941 to the December average rate of 2.3014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3566 was down 15.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.7945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,783 ZAR
2020 Average 11,931 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,632 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,151.33 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.3302
1.9842
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BOB 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: JanтАУJun) was 2.1068, compared to 2.1780 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0712 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 2.1068
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 2.1780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1915 ZAR (High: 2.3566 / Low: 2.1651). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0702 ZAR (High: 2.1229 / Low: 2.0527).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1915
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0702

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 0.0805 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.2548) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+0.20%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.2548
2020 Avg (November) 2.2503

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Month High Low Average
January 2.2530 2.1180 2.1941
February 2.1928 2.0885 2.1379
March 2.2488 2.1194 2.1697
April 2.1229 2.0527 2.0893
May 2.0999 1.9871 2.0370
June 2.0782 1.9263 2.0130
July 2.1543 2.0570 2.1017
August 2.2189 2.0734 2.1432
September 2.1972 2.0487 2.1121
October 2.2108 2.0899 2.1550
November 2.3566 2.1651 2.2548
December 2.3417 2.2490 2.3014