2019 ZAR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1508 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1294 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1386 BBD

2019 ZAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.1294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1446 to the December average rate of 0.1390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1508 was down 12.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,539 BBD

2018 Average 7,599 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 6,468 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,070.77 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1462

0.1305

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ZAR to BBD 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 0.1410, compared to 0.1362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0137 BBD (High: 0.1508 / Low: 0.1371). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BBD (High: 0.1365 / Low: 0.1331).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1446) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1641), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-11.88%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1446

2018 Avg (January) 0.1641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1508	0.1371	0.1446
February	0.1501	0.1415	0.1449
March	0.1411	0.1369	0.1390
April	0.1438	0.1384	0.1414
May	0.1412	0.1352	0.1388
June	0.1420	0.1332	0.1373
July	0.1442	0.1394	0.1422
August	0.1368	0.1294	0.1318
September	0.1372	0.1312	0.1345
October	0.1373	0.1304	0.1343
November	0.1365	0.1331	0.1352
December	0.1427	0.1352	0.1390