YEARLY HIGH
27.5975 KZT
YEARLY LOW
22.5403 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.7658 KZT

2023 ZAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 27.5975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 22.5403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0572 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0894 to the December average rate of 24.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 27.5975 was down 21.00% compared to the 2022 peak of 34.9316, 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 1,379,876 KZT
2022 Average 1,414,709 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,127,014 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,862.09 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

27.4613
22.9986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KZT 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 24.8637, compared to 24.6680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.8637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.7562 KZT (High: 27.0165 / Low: 24.2603). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9637 KZT (High: 25.4108 / Low: 24.4471).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7562
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9637

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 1.8856 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 27.0894) against the same month in 2022 (average: 28.0921), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0027 (-3.57%).

2023 Avg (January) 27.0894
2022 Avg (January) 28.0921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5975 26.4284 27.0894
February 27.0165 24.2603 25.2038
March 25.6132 23.6222 24.7015
April 25.5607 24.1264 24.8627
May 24.5128 22.5403 23.3705
June 24.8527 22.8568 23.9542
July 25.3551 23.3169 24.4513
August 25.0335 23.4914 24.1299
September 25.3342 23.9828 24.7082
October 25.4108 24.4471 25.0339
November 25.5163 24.2167 24.9900
December 25.2039 24.0702 24.6946