YEARLY HIGH
0.0704 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0591 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0635 ZAR

2025 PKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0672 to the December average rate of 0.0600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0704 was up 1.33% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,205 ZAR
2024 Average 32,917 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 29,564 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,640.82 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0682
0.0592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0656, compared to 0.0615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0046 ZAR (High: 0.0704 / Low: 0.0659). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ZAR (High: 0.0621 / Low: 0.0607).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.0675) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0679), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.65%).

2025 Avg (April) 0.0675
2024 Avg (April) 0.0679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0686 0.0661 0.0672
February 0.0673 0.0656 0.0662
March 0.0668 0.0625 0.0653
April 0.0704 0.0659 0.0675
May 0.0658 0.0631 0.0642
June 0.0638 0.0623 0.0631
July 0.0642 0.0615 0.0625
August 0.0643 0.0615 0.0626
September 0.0626 0.0610 0.0616
October 0.0621 0.0607 0.0612
November 0.0619 0.0604 0.0611
December 0.0608 0.0591 0.0600