YEARLY HIGH
924.7851 IDR
YEARLY LOW
757.0588 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
826.9224 IDR

2023 ZAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 924.7851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 757.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 167.7263 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 892.7278 to the December average rate of 832.6872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 924.7851 was down 6.54% compared to the 2022 peak of 989.5208, 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 46,239,256 IDR
2022 Average 45,458,873 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 37,852,941 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,386,315.64 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

904.2369
766.1284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to IDR 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 828.4864, compared to 825.3583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 828.4864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 825.3583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 65.8602 IDR (High: 825.7938 / Low: 759.9336). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.3779 IDR (High: 820.6092 / Low: 796.2313).

June Spread (Volatile) ±65.8602
September Spread (Stable) ±24.3779

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 46.4011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.4011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 892.7278) against the same month in 2022 (average: 924.8336), the exchange rate shifted by -32.1058 (-3.47%).

2023 Avg (January) 892.7278
2022 Avg (January) 924.8336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 924.7851 861.8285 892.7278
February 873.8927 826.2136 846.3267
March 849.0186 818.4832 837.3219
April 841.2258 799.4248 818.7829
May 805.7351 757.0588 777.6374
June 825.7938 759.9336 798.1217
July 857.0633 793.0635 827.2674
August 828.2510 799.7007 812.8723
September 820.6092 796.2313 810.6860
October 853.5538 801.1060 828.1818
November 860.3676 824.4973 840.4551
December 851.8605 815.4465 832.6872