YEARLY HIGH
7.7140 ISK
YEARLY LOW
6.6298 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1741 ISK

2025 ZAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 7.7140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 6.6298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0842 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4939 to the December average rate of 7.5167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 7.7140 was down 2.83% compared to the 2024 peak of 7.9390, 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 385,700 ISK
2024 Average 376,582 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 331,492 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,207.74 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

7.6761
6.7441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ISK 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 7.2265, compared to 7.1216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.5770 ISK (High: 7.2068 / Low: 6.6298). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1101 ISK (High: 7.5723 / Low: 7.4623).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5770
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5327 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 7.5984) against the same month in 2024 (average: 7.2417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3567 (+4.93%).

2025 Avg (February) 7.5984
2024 Avg (February) 7.2417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5849 7.3702 7.4939
February 7.7140 7.4901 7.5984
March 7.5097 7.1462 7.3544
April 7.2068 6.6298 6.8218
May 7.2439 6.9510 7.1291
June 7.1177 6.7772 6.9614
July 6.9224 6.7920 6.8611
August 7.0244 6.7897 6.9376
September 7.0330 6.9178 6.9862
October 7.2391 6.9628 7.0646
November 7.4790 7.1761 7.3636
December 7.5723 7.4623 7.5167