YEARLY HIGH
1305.6818 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1095.9041 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1212.3404 LAK

2025 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1305.6818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1095.9041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 209.7777 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1164.4205 to the December average rate of 1287.9121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1305.6818 was up 1.13% compared to the 2024 peak of 1291.0912, 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 65,284,092 LAK
2024 Average 58,957,787 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 54,795,205 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,488,887.21 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1302.3487
1129.1095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 1178.3821, compared to 1246.2987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.9167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1178.3821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1246.2987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 77.3948 LAK (High: 1173.2989 / Low: 1095.9041). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.0565 LAK (High: 1220.0911 / Low: 1194.0346).

April Spread (Volatile) ±77.3948
June Spread (Stable) ±26.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 40.0929 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.0929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 1287.9121) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1200.4150), the exchange rate shifted by +87.4971 (+7.29%).

2025 Avg (December) 1287.9121
2024 Avg (December) 1200.4150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1183.7122 1141.8004 1164.4205
February 1184.1495 1149.6479 1175.3610
March 1197.8295 1160.6300 1183.6389
April 1173.2989 1095.9041 1143.5461
May 1214.6478 1168.9737 1194.8844
June 1220.0911 1194.0346 1208.4415
July 1230.5075 1184.7909 1213.0508
August 1241.3973 1184.5787 1221.4284
September 1256.6496 1221.7615 1243.1519
October 1265.6997 1233.9822 1254.1036
November 1272.4520 1238.1952 1258.1457
December 1305.6818 1267.9254 1287.9121