2021 ZAR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1490 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1229 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1354 BBD

2021 ZAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.1490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.1229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1323 to the December average rate of 0.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1490 was up 4.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1428, 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 7,449 BBD

2020 Average 6,110 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 6,145 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,304.68 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1455

0.1242

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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 0.1377, compared to 0.1332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1377

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0112 BBD (High: 0.1341 / Low: 0.1229). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BBD (High: 0.1287 / Low: 0.1239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.1437) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+23.00%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.1437

2020 Avg (June) 0.1168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1365	0.1289	0.1323
February	0.1384	0.1323	0.1354
March	0.1366	0.1287	0.1335
April	0.1412	0.1364	0.1387
May	0.1457	0.1380	0.1423
June	0.1490	0.1393	0.1437
July	0.1410	0.1347	0.1379
August	0.1397	0.1305	0.1352
September	0.1414	0.1318	0.1373
October	0.1388	0.1312	0.1345
November	0.1341	0.1229	0.1286
December	0.1287	0.1239	0.1260