2025 ZAR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 88.6618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 74.2885.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3732 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.6435 to the December average rate of 87.1054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 88.6618 was up 9.82% compared to the 2024 peak of 80.7313, 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 2025.
ZAR to KRW 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 77.4675, compared to 81.6791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2116 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 5.3527 KRW (High: 79.6412 / Low: 74.2885). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4703 KRW (High: 77.3038 / Low: 75.8335).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.7355 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 87.1054) against the same month in 2024 (average: 78.9898), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1156 (+10.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78.7312 | 76.5952 | 77.6435 |
| February | 79.0508 | 76.6516 | 78.2003 |
| March | 80.7969 | 78.1665 | 79.7133 |
| April | 79.6412 | 74.2885 | 75.9778 |
| May | 77.7716 | 75.2880 | 76.8005 |
| June | 77.3038 | 75.8335 | 76.4698 |
| July | 78.6030 | 76.4389 | 77.6210 |
| August | 79.3680 | 76.6553 | 78.4626 |
| September | 81.3171 | 78.4446 | 79.9754 |
| October | 83.6211 | 81.3792 | 82.3012 |
| November | 86.2032 | 82.2474 | 84.6092 |
| December | 88.6618 | 85.7974 | 87.1054 |