YEARLY HIGH
21.2184 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
17.9093 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9669 ZAR

2023 EUR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the EUR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 21.2184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 17.9093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3091 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4230 to the December average rate of 20.3119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 21.2184 was up 13.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 18.7075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,092 ZAR
2022 Average 86,056 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 89,547 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,545.38 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

21.0116
18.1877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 19.7058, compared to 20.2280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 1.5721 ZAR (High: 20.9704 / Low: 19.3983). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7258 ZAR (High: 20.7023 / Low: 19.9764).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5721
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4603 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 20.7763) against the same month in 2022 (average: 16.8082), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9681 (+23.61%).

2023 Avg (May) 20.7763
2022 Avg (May) 16.8082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9020 17.9093 18.4230
February 19.5391 18.6307 19.1811
March 20.2402 19.2821 19.5760
April 20.4241 19.2618 19.9623
May 21.2184 20.1440 20.7763
June 21.1182 19.8574 20.3160
July 20.9704 19.3983 20.1410
August 20.8867 20.0892 20.4923
September 20.6472 19.8919 20.2537
October 20.5797 19.7292 20.1093
November 20.5750 19.5522 20.0595
December 20.7023 19.9764 20.3119