2026 ZAR to BYN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1789 BYN

YEARLY LOW

0.0581 BYN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1186 BYN

2026 ZAR to BYN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to BYN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.1789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1207 BYN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0614 to the December average rate of 0.1757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 186.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1789 was up 196.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0604, 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 8,943 BYN

2025 Average 2,799 BYN

Yearly Trough Low 2,906 BYN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,036.21 BYN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1873

0.0481

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR to BYN 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 0.0997, compared to 0.1755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0997

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1114 BYN (High: 0.1703 / Low: 0.0589). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BYN (High: 0.1689 / Low: 0.1677).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1114

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1753) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1190 (+211.38%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1753

2025 Avg (July) 0.0563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0636	0.0604	0.0614
February	0.0631	0.0614	0.0625
March	0.0622	0.0581	0.0597
April	0.1703	0.0589	0.0760
May	0.1689	0.1677	0.1685
June	0.1770	0.1668	0.1702
July	0.1789	0.1711	0.1753
August	0.1765	0.1752	0.1757