YEARLY HIGH
440.6937 PYG
YEARLY LOW
365.6439 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
395.4714 PYG

2023 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 440.6937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 365.6439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.0498 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 431.9726 to the December average rate of 395.7425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 440.6937 was down 8.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 480.0278, 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 22,034,684 PYG
2022 Average 21,392,276 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 18,282,194 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,752,490.11 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

437.4449
371.7778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PYG 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 398.5807, compared to 392.3620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 398.5807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 392.3620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 35.2016 PYG (High: 430.9071 / Low: 395.7055). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4999 PYG (High: 388.1587 / Low: 377.6589).

February Spread (Volatile) ±35.2016
September Spread (Stable) ±10.4999

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 24.4456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 431.9726) against the same month in 2022 (average: 449.4441), the exchange rate shifted by -17.4715 (-3.89%).

2023 Avg (January) 431.9726
2022 Avg (January) 449.4441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 440.6937 424.3491 431.9726
February 430.9071 395.7055 407.5270
March 403.2253 378.5280 393.4860
April 402.8131 387.8265 394.1177
May 393.0913 365.6439 377.2501
June 398.7137 370.4664 387.1311
July 414.3353 379.4943 398.9910
August 398.1363 378.2521 387.2351
September 388.1587 377.6589 383.5969
October 400.6127 373.4621 387.3589
November 410.0749 393.7871 401.2476
December 402.8288 385.5994 395.7425