YEARLY HIGH
11.8769 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
10.1033 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0064 ZAR

2021 BND to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BND to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 11.8769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 10.1033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7736 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3942 to the December average rate of 11.6478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.8769 was down 12.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.5104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,384 ZAR
2020 Average 59,650 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 50,516 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,867.93 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.7684
10.3213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 10.9174, compared to 11.0954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.8076 ZAR (High: 11.8769 / Low: 11.0693). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3073 ZAR (High: 10.9213 / Low: 10.6140).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8076
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3073

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 0.3648 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 11.4584) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.5177), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0593 (-0.51%).

2021 Avg (November) 11.4584
2020 Avg (November) 11.5177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6665 11.0349 11.3942
February 11.4692 10.9169 11.1258
March 11.5408 10.8669 11.1673
April 10.9213 10.6140 10.8025
May 10.9165 10.3761 10.5725
June 10.6979 10.1033 10.4419
July 10.9222 10.5027 10.7143
August 11.2593 10.6021 10.9181
September 11.1768 10.5309 10.8201
October 11.3265 10.7224 11.0135
November 11.8769 11.0693 11.4584
December 11.8144 11.4463 11.6478