YEARLY HIGH
0.2181 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1859 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2053 ZAR

2019 BTN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.2181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1959 to the December average rate of 0.2022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2181 was up 1.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,090 ZAR
2018 Average 967 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 929 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.10 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2161
0.1922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.2029, compared to 0.2078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0220 ZAR (High: 0.2078 / Low: 0.1859). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 ZAR (High: 0.2069 / Low: 0.2008).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2141) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+6.00%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2141
2018 Avg (August) 0.2020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2078 0.1859 0.1959
February 0.1996 0.1870 0.1942
March 0.2121 0.2003 0.2072
April 0.2069 0.2008 0.2035
May 0.2117 0.2021 0.2066
June 0.2167 0.2036 0.2097
July 0.2085 0.2013 0.2047
August 0.2181 0.2112 0.2141
September 0.2145 0.2039 0.2088
October 0.2166 0.2055 0.2097
November 0.2124 0.2043 0.2072
December 0.2085 0.1963 0.2022