YEARLY HIGH
203.4570 MNT
YEARLY LOW
176.8025 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.8153 MNT

2023 ZAR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 203.4570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 176.8025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.6545 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.5226 to the December average rate of 185.5500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 203.4570 was down 1.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 205.8155, 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 10,172,848 MNT
2022 Average 9,547,578 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 8,840,124 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,332,724.89 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

201.3462
179.4637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MNT 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 190.3954, compared to 185.2353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.3954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.2353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 16.3888 MNT (High: 200.4573 / Low: 184.0684). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5052 MNT (High: 184.0445 / Low: 179.5393).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.3888
September Spread (Stable) ±4.5052

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.3832 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 199.5226) against the same month in 2022 (average: 184.5667), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9560 (+8.10%).

2023 Avg (January) 199.5226
2022 Avg (January) 184.5667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.4570 195.7565 199.5226
February 199.8712 184.9270 190.1492
March 197.7649 181.3805 186.7030
April 197.7649 190.1349 193.7395
May 192.3518 177.8800 184.3563
June 193.5494 179.3084 187.9019
July 200.4573 184.0684 192.8192
August 188.7474 179.8212 183.7062
September 184.0445 179.5393 181.9075
October 184.9840 176.8025 181.2873
November 189.6662 182.6841 186.1415
December 188.9319 180.8024 185.5500