YEARLY HIGH
4.2839 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.6323 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0338 ZAR

2023 RON to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RON to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 4.2839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 3.6323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6515 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7391 to the December average rate of 4.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.2839 was up 12.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,419 ZAR
2022 Average 17,455 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,162 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,257.74 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.2371
3.6938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 3.9895, compared to 4.0781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.3017 ZAR (High: 4.2388 / Low: 3.9371). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1441 ZAR (High: 4.1654 / Low: 4.0212).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3017
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1441

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 0.0971 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 4.1918) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.3987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7931 (+23.34%).

2023 Avg (May) 4.1918
2022 Avg (May) 3.3987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8419 3.6323 3.7391
February 3.9676 3.7987 3.9072
March 4.0699 3.8991 3.9708
April 4.1043 3.8940 4.0336
May 4.2839 4.0913 4.1918
June 4.2516 4.0030 4.0948
July 4.2388 3.9371 4.0759
August 4.2283 4.0661 4.1460
September 4.1747 4.0046 4.0776
October 4.1415 3.9719 4.0481
November 4.1429 3.9323 4.0351
December 4.1654 4.0212 4.0858