YEARLY HIGH
6.1703 CVE
YEARLY LOW
5.1967 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5393 CVE

2023 ZAR to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 6.1703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 5.1967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9736 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0020 to the December average rate of 5.4407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.1703 was down 12.02% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.0131, 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 308,514 CVE
2022 Average 321,527 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 259,834 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,680.14 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.0698
5.2569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CVE 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 5.6186, compared to 5.4601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.4098 CVE (High: 5.7627 / Low: 5.3530). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2059 CVE (High: 5.5433 / Low: 5.3374).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4098
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.2506 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.0020) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.3040), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3019 (-4.79%).

2023 Avg (January) 6.0020
2022 Avg (January) 6.3040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1703 5.8337 6.0020
February 5.9475 5.6540 5.7515
March 5.7489 5.4451 5.6419
April 5.7082 5.4492 5.5441
May 5.4907 5.1967 5.3246
June 5.6272 5.2448 5.4477
July 5.6903 5.3111 5.4832
August 5.5191 5.2726 5.3840
September 5.5433 5.3374 5.4453
October 5.6219 5.3570 5.4901
November 5.7627 5.3530 5.5171
December 5.6382 5.3528 5.4407