2025 ZAR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 ZAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the ZAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 166.2729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 123.7121.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.5608 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.3217 to the December average rate of 134.1941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 166.2729 was down 0.66% compared to the 2024 peak of 167.3857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
ZAR to CDF 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 156.5089, compared to 147.9525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5564 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 27.8374 CDF (High: 152.5067 / Low: 124.6693). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0137 CDF (High: 164.0815 / Low: 160.0678).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 27.4580 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 162.8278) against the same month in 2024 (average: 161.9289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8989 (+0.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.1392 | 149.0077 | 152.3217 |
| February | 156.3204 | 150.9997 | 154.8909 |
| March | 158.6117 | 153.5743 | 156.7119 |
| April | 157.4407 | 147.0935 | 153.0706 |
| May | 163.3145 | 156.8424 | 160.0989 |
| June | 164.0815 | 160.0678 | 161.9597 |
| July | 165.4658 | 159.1689 | 163.1658 |
| August | 165.8159 | 159.4881 | 163.4562 |
| September | 166.2729 | 152.2723 | 162.8278 |
| October | 152.5067 | 124.6693 | 135.3698 |
| November | 132.9583 | 123.7121 | 128.7015 |
| December | 137.8536 | 130.4237 | 134.1941 |