YEARLY HIGH
1.1186 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.0358 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0739 MXN

2025 ZAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 1.1186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.0358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0828 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0990 to the December average rate of 1.0736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.1186 was down 3.36% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.1575, 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 55,932 MXN
2024 Average 50,089 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 51,789 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,142.23 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.1135
1.0457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MXN 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 1.0850, compared to 1.0627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0570 MXN (High: 1.1006 / Low: 1.0436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 MXN (High: 1.0744 / Low: 1.0634).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 1.1079) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.8986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2093 (+23.30%).

2025 Avg (February) 1.1079
2024 Avg (February) 0.8986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1150 1.0794 1.0990
February 1.1186 1.0875 1.1079
March 1.1184 1.0946 1.1067
April 1.1006 1.0436 1.0569
May 1.0855 1.0565 1.0735
June 1.0814 1.0530 1.0659
July 1.0691 1.0358 1.0513
August 1.0691 1.0408 1.0563
September 1.0674 1.0528 1.0605
October 1.0759 1.0568 1.0660
November 1.0744 1.0634 1.0686
December 1.0877 1.0673 1.0736