YEARLY HIGH
23.6553 AMD
YEARLY LOW
19.4908 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2968 AMD

2023 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 23.6553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 19.4908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1646 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1637 to the December average rate of 21.7506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 23.6553 was down 31.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 34.4595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,182,767 AMD
2022 Average 1,344,608 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 974,539 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,227.67 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

23.4548
19.9621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 21.4448, compared to 21.1488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.0959 AMD (High: 23.2332 / Low: 21.1374). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8058 AMD (High: 22.1075 / Low: 21.3017).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0959
November Spread (Stable) ±0.8058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 23.1637) against the same month in 2022 (average: 31.0942), the exchange rate shifted by -7.9305 (-25.50%).

2023 Avg (January) 23.1637
2022 Avg (January) 31.0942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6553 22.7538 23.1637
February 23.2332 21.1374 21.9961
March 21.9164 20.3757 21.2509
April 21.8855 20.9116 21.3752
May 21.2071 19.4908 20.2531
June 21.2517 19.6847 20.6296
July 22.0750 20.1234 21.2844
August 21.1830 20.1537 20.5776
September 20.9854 20.0542 20.3724
October 21.9305 20.6714 21.2262
November 22.1075 21.3017 21.6816
December 22.2028 21.1504 21.7506