2025 ZAR to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 90.5337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 79.0816.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4522 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.8590 to the December average rate of 86.3570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 90.5337 was down 7.16% compared to the 2024 peak of 97.5125, 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 2025.
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 84.6586, compared to 85.6391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9805 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 10.1906 NGN (High: 90.5337 / Low: 80.3431). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6574 NGN (High: 87.1708 / Low: 85.5135).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5683 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 82.7767) against the same month in 2024 (average: 72.2587), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5181 (+14.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.6362 | 81.1697 | 82.8590 |
| February | 90.5337 | 80.3431 | 82.7767 |
| March | 85.3727 | 80.3431 | 83.5002 |
| April | 86.7092 | 79.0816 | 83.5825 |
| May | 89.3804 | 86.5692 | 88.2825 |
| June | 88.7309 | 85.6842 | 86.9507 |
| July | 87.6098 | 84.0520 | 86.1505 |
| August | 87.9913 | 83.7112 | 86.5610 |
| September | 87.1708 | 85.5135 | 86.2559 |
| October | 86.2752 | 83.4044 | 84.6876 |
| November | 84.5708 | 82.3845 | 83.8227 |
| December | 87.7884 | 84.5575 | 86.3570 |