YEARLY HIGH
6.2826 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.4177 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8594 BDT

2023 ZAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 6.2826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 5.4177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8649 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1371 to the December average rate of 5.9170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.2826 was up 0.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.2220, 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 314,131 BDT
2022 Average 284,955 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 270,885 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,246.26 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.1897
5.5589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BDT 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 5.8487, compared to 5.8702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.5867 BDT (High: 6.2826 / Low: 5.6959). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1608 BDT (High: 5.8679 / Low: 5.7070).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5867
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.2319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 5.9341) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.6436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2906 (+5.15%).

2023 Avg (February) 5.9341
2022 Avg (February) 5.6436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2599 6.0016 6.1371
February 6.2826 5.6959 5.9341
March 6.0319 5.6297 5.7959
April 6.0143 5.7255 5.8434
May 5.8403 5.4177 5.6115
June 5.9528 5.4640 5.7701
July 6.1834 5.6520 5.9556
August 5.9400 5.7058 5.8184
September 5.8679 5.7070 5.7885
October 5.9102 5.6342 5.7893
November 6.0927 5.8464 5.9523
December 6.0316 5.7699 5.9170