YEARLY HIGH
0.1520 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1291 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1396 BZD

2019 ZAR to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.1291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1457 to the December average rate of 0.1401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1520 was down 12.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1743, 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 7,598 BZD
2018 Average 7,639 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,455 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,142.10 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1474
0.1314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BZD 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 0.1421, compared to 0.1372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0137 BZD (High: 0.1520 / Low: 0.1382). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BZD (High: 0.1375 / Low: 0.1341).

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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1457) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1649), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0192 (-11.67%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1457
2018 Avg (January) 0.1649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1520 0.1382 0.1457
February 0.1513 0.1423 0.1460
March 0.1423 0.1379 0.1399
April 0.1449 0.1395 0.1424
May 0.1423 0.1363 0.1399
June 0.1433 0.1342 0.1384
July 0.1453 0.1405 0.1434
August 0.1379 0.1291 0.1327
September 0.1382 0.1321 0.1355
October 0.1382 0.1310 0.1353
November 0.1375 0.1341 0.1362
December 0.1438 0.1363 0.1401