YEARLY HIGH
1.0231 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.8982 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9683 MDL

2025 ZAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.8982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1250 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9907 to the December average rate of 1.0019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.0231 was down 1.08% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.0343, 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 51,156 MDL
2024 Average 48,404 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 44,908 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,248.78 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.0170
0.9133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MDL 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 0.9693, compared to 0.9673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0700 MDL (High: 0.9681 / Low: 0.8982). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 MDL (High: 0.9922 / Low: 0.9678).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0700
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0645 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 1.0084) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.9359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0724 (+7.74%).

2025 Avg (February) 1.0084
2024 Avg (February) 0.9359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0108 0.9669 0.9907
February 1.0231 0.9852 1.0084
March 1.0088 0.9657 0.9865
April 0.9681 0.8982 0.9219
May 0.9706 0.9208 0.9514
June 0.9740 0.9397 0.9567
July 0.9596 0.9350 0.9482
August 0.9582 0.9335 0.9449
September 0.9660 0.9314 0.9517
October 0.9934 0.9610 0.9743
November 0.9922 0.9678 0.9829
December 1.0138 0.9861 1.0019