2023 ZAR to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 10.6156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 8.9957.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6199 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4095 to the December average rate of 9.5784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.6156 was down 13.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.2808, 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 DJF 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 9.7780, compared to 9.5214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2566 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.8631 DJF (High: 10.1267 / Low: 9.2636). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2782 DJF (High: 9.5446 / Low: 9.2664).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4756 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 10.4095) against the same month in 2022 (average: 11.4761), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0667 (-9.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6156 | 10.2196 | 10.4095 |
| February | 10.4226 | 9.6523 | 9.9338 |
| March | 9.9996 | 9.3464 | 9.7250 |
| April | 9.9947 | 9.5755 | 9.7795 |
| May | 9.7139 | 8.9957 | 9.3174 |
| June | 9.8138 | 9.0611 | 9.5030 |
| July | 10.1267 | 9.2636 | 9.7606 |
| August | 9.7422 | 9.2758 | 9.4731 |
| September | 9.5446 | 9.2664 | 9.3862 |
| October | 9.5421 | 9.0992 | 9.3460 |
| November | 9.7616 | 9.4163 | 9.5842 |
| December | 9.7507 | 9.3316 | 9.5784 |