ZAR to BBD Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZAR/BBD pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
0.1732 BBD
10-YEAR LOW
0.1011 BBD
10-YEAR AVERAGE
0.1283 BBD

10-Year ZAR to BBD Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 24, 2018, when the pair was valued at 0.1732. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on May 25, 2023, dropping to a support floor of 0.1011.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.0721 BBD. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.1437 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 0.1218 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -15.22%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 0.1157, showing a variance of 0.0250 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.1407.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 8,662 BBD
10-Year Average 6,413 BBD
Decade Trough Low 5,055 BBD
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 3,607.15 BBD purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

0.1764
0.0946
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to BBD Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 0.1407, compared to 0.1157 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.0250 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 0.1407
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 0.1157

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2018, with a trading range of 0.0435 BBD (High: 0.1732 / Low: 0.1297). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0109 BBD (High: 0.1272 / Low: 0.1163).

2018 Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.0164

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.1437) against the newest annual average (2026: 0.1218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0219 (-15.22%).

2016 Baseline Avg 0.1437
2026 Current Avg 0.1218

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-28 0.1191
2026-07-27 0.1195
2026-07-26 0.1189
2026-07-25 0.1188
2026-07-24 0.1188
2026-07-23 0.1207
2026-07-22 0.1216
2026-07-21 0.1215
2026-07-20 0.1211
2026-07-19 0.1230
2026-07-18 0.1215
2026-07-17 0.1213
2026-07-16 0.1221
2026-07-15 0.1224
2026-07-14 0.1218
2026-07-13 0.1220
2026-07-12 0.1225
2026-07-11 0.1227
2026-07-10 0.1226
2026-07-09 0.1223
2026-07-08 0.1222
2026-07-07 0.1231
2026-07-06 0.1232
2026-07-05 0.1232
2026-07-04 0.1232
2026-07-03 0.1233
2026-07-02 0.1225
2026-07-01 0.1219
2026-06-30 0.1219
2026-06-29 0.1217
2026-06-28 0.1183

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