2023 ZAR to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 289.8144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 206.1414.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.6730 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.0609 to the December average rate of 212.7969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 289.8144 was down 0.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 290.9542, 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 2023.
ZAR to COP 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 252.6501, compared to 217.2469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.4032 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 33.1373 COP (High: 255.6902 / Low: 222.5530). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9076 COP (High: 218.0066 / Low: 207.0990).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 13.6823 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 276.0609) against the same month in 2022 (average: 258.1090), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9520 (+6.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 289.8144 | 261.8671 | 276.0609 |
| February | 274.3796 | 260.3499 | 267.5674 |
| March | 268.1684 | 253.6645 | 260.4301 |
| April | 262.2212 | 242.2971 | 249.6463 |
| May | 255.6902 | 222.5530 | 237.9391 |
| June | 229.1660 | 217.3726 | 224.2568 |
| July | 229.3682 | 216.0681 | 223.2078 |
| August | 224.8578 | 208.4458 | 216.8554 |
| September | 217.9405 | 206.1414 | 211.3987 |
| October | 226.7257 | 213.3658 | 221.7724 |
| November | 222.7336 | 211.1350 | 217.4504 |
| December | 218.0066 | 207.0990 | 212.7969 |