YEARLY HIGH
1.7725 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.4532 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6624 EGP

2023 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1.7725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.4532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3193 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6758 to the December average rate of 1.6619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7725 was up 21.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4625, 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 88,624 EGP
2022 Average 58,550 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 72,661 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,963.76 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7091
1.6072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to EGP 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 1.6711, compared to 1.6537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.3113 EGP (High: 1.7645 / Low: 1.4532). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 EGP (High: 1.6476 / Low: 1.6076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

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 0.0824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.7006) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6684 (+64.75%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.7006
2022 Avg (February) 1.0323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7645 1.4532 1.6758
February 1.7725 1.6576 1.7006
March 1.7373 1.6226 1.6865
April 1.7358 1.6710 1.6981
May 1.6918 1.5620 1.6157
June 1.6994 1.5743 1.6498
July 1.7600 1.6150 1.6963
August 1.6909 1.6108 1.6456
September 1.6476 1.6076 1.6292
October 1.6582 1.5786 1.6231
November 1.6998 1.6362 1.6665
December 1.6927 1.6205 1.6619