YEARLY HIGH
0.0389 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0333 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0355 ZAR

2025 CRC to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the CRC to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0371 to the December average rate of 0.0340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0389 was up 1.13% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 195 ZAR
2024 Average 178 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 167 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.12 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0378
0.0336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to ZAR 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 0.0364, compared to 0.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0023 ZAR (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0366). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ZAR (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0341).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.0374) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0375), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.17%).

2025 Avg (April) 0.0374
2024 Avg (April) 0.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0379 0.0364 0.0371
February 0.0371 0.0360 0.0365
March 0.0373 0.0360 0.0365
April 0.0389 0.0366 0.0374
May 0.0366 0.0349 0.0357
June 0.0358 0.0348 0.0353
July 0.0361 0.0347 0.0352
August 0.0362 0.0346 0.0351
September 0.0351 0.0342 0.0346
October 0.0350 0.0341 0.0344
November 0.0349 0.0340 0.0344
December 0.0349 0.0333 0.0340