YEARLY HIGH
1.1134 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9774 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0335 ZAR

2025 MDL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the MDL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.9774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1360 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0096 to the December average rate of 0.9981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.1134 was up 2.50% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.0863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,567 ZAR
2024 Average 5,169 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,887 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 680.01 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.0942
0.9824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 1.0328, compared to 1.0343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0805 ZAR (High: 1.1134 / Low: 1.0329). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 ZAR (High: 1.0332 / Low: 1.0079).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0805
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 1.0849) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.0655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+1.83%).

2025 Avg (April) 1.0849
2024 Avg (April) 1.0655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0342 0.9894 1.0096
February 1.0150 0.9774 0.9918
March 1.0355 0.9913 1.0138
April 1.1134 1.0329 1.0849
May 1.0860 1.0303 1.0513
June 1.0642 1.0266 1.0454
July 1.0695 1.0421 1.0547
August 1.0712 1.0436 1.0584
September 1.0736 1.0351 1.0509
October 1.0406 1.0066 1.0264
November 1.0332 1.0079 1.0174
December 1.0141 0.9864 0.9981