ZAR to BIF Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
188.4972 BIF
10-YEAR LOW
98.2804 BIF
10-YEAR AVERAGE
138.0699 BIF

10-Year ZAR to BIF Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to BIF exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on January 29, 2026, when the pair was valued at 188.4972. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 5, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 98.2804.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 90.2168 BIF. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 119.8421 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 180.8842 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +50.94%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 148.7519, showing a variance of 21.2119 points compared to the older 5-year average of 127.5400.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 9,424,859 BIF
10-Year Average 6,903,496 BIF
Decade Trough Low 4,914,021 BIF
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 4,510,837.96 BIF purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

194.3336
93.8897
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to BIF 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 127.5400, compared to 148.7519 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 21.2119 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 127.5400
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 148.7519

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2023, with a trading range of 53.6148 BIF (High: 161.3099 / Low: 107.6951). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 12.2367 BIF (High: 125.8568 / Low: 113.6200).

2023 Spread (Volatile) ±53.6148
2016 Spread (Stable) ±12.2367

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2022 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 4 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 10.5990 points.

Longest Streak 4 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -10.5990

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 119.8421) against the newest annual average (2026: 180.8842), the exchange rate shifted by +61.0421 (+50.94%).

2016 Baseline Avg 119.8421
2026 Current Avg 180.8842

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 178.4564
2026-07-28 178.2595
2026-07-27 178.4876
2026-07-26 177.6638
2026-07-25 177.4775
2026-07-24 177.3100
2026-07-23 179.9594
2026-07-22 181.5593
2026-07-21 181.0232
2026-07-20 180.0779
2026-07-19 182.8168
2026-07-18 180.6566
2026-07-17 180.3543
2026-07-16 181.4751
2026-07-15 182.5119
2026-07-14 181.9897
2026-07-13 182.0523
2026-07-12 182.4010
2026-07-11 183.0555
2026-07-10 182.6243
2026-07-09 182.1228
2026-07-08 182.2396
2026-07-07 183.1097
2026-07-06 183.4698
2026-07-05 183.3075
2026-07-04 183.3477
2026-07-03 183.3799
2026-07-02 182.5061
2026-07-01 181.2237
2026-06-30 181.3080
2026-06-29 180.9181

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