2023 ZAR to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 49.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 23.3009.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.7840 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6217 to the December average rate of 43.5805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 49.0849 was up 71.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 28.6896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
ZAR to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.5209, compared to 42.0499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5290 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 20.4169 NGN (High: 43.9100 / Low: 23.4931). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8788 NGN (High: 27.0040 / Low: 26.1252).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.8292 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 43.5805) against the same month in 2022 (average: 25.7637), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8168 (+69.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0040 | 26.1252 | 26.6217 |
| February | 27.0147 | 24.9141 | 25.6938 |
| March | 25.8896 | 24.1684 | 25.1648 |
| April | 25.9082 | 24.8909 | 25.3946 |
| May | 25.2260 | 23.3009 | 24.1676 |
| June | 43.9100 | 23.4931 | 32.0831 |
| July | 44.9607 | 39.9841 | 42.6958 |
| August | 42.0418 | 39.6446 | 40.8666 |
| September | 41.6788 | 39.2572 | 40.8139 |
| October | 46.4288 | 38.9151 | 41.1370 |
| November | 44.8855 | 41.8886 | 43.2058 |
| December | 49.0849 | 40.7798 | 43.5805 |