2025 XDR to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 26.5046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 23.2167.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2879 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3578 to the December average rate of 24.1543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 26.5046 was up 3.36% compared to the 2024 peak of 25.6422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
XDR to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.8012, compared to 24.7932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was July, with a trading range of 3.0317 ZAR (High: 26.2484 / Low: 23.2167). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5131 ZAR (High: 24.3553 / Low: 23.8422).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8932 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 25.9020) against the same month in 2024 (average: 24.9421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9599 (+3.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8150 | 23.8853 | 24.3578 |
| February | 24.6700 | 23.8942 | 24.1745 |
| March | 24.5642 | 23.7728 | 24.2632 |
| April | 26.5046 | 24.5535 | 25.9020 |
| May | 25.7654 | 23.8513 | 25.0088 |
| June | 25.6955 | 23.4555 | 25.1009 |
| July | 26.2484 | 23.2167 | 25.1867 |
| August | 26.1089 | 24.8439 | 25.2866 |
| September | 25.3982 | 24.8068 | 25.0708 |
| October | 24.9383 | 24.3577 | 24.6961 |
| November | 24.7090 | 23.2913 | 24.3649 |
| December | 24.3553 | 23.8422 | 24.1543 |