YEARLY HIGH
1265.5484 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1060.8098 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1173.7246 SLL

2025 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1265.5484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1060.8098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 204.7386 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1119.5954 to the December average rate of 1246.6290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1265.5484 was up 3.21% compared to the 2024 peak of 1226.1790, 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 63,277,419 SLL
2024 Average 57,244,340 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 53,040,489 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,236,929.85 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1260.4986
1094.0637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 1140.1228, compared to 1207.3264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.2036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1140.1228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1207.3264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 74.5209 SLL (High: 1135.3307 / Low: 1060.8098). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.2074 SLL (High: 1222.3550 / Low: 1198.1476).

April Spread (Volatile) ±74.5209
October Spread (Stable) ±24.2074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 38.5925 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.5925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 1246.6290) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1149.9050), the exchange rate shifted by +96.7240 (+8.41%).

2025 Avg (December) 1246.6290
2024 Avg (December) 1149.9050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1139.1397 1096.7125 1119.5954
February 1143.7431 1102.5750 1134.1346
March 1159.1572 1121.3007 1146.5257
April 1135.3307 1060.8098 1107.9332
May 1178.5667 1130.0853 1158.1782
June 1185.0255 1160.3241 1174.3697
July 1197.2115 1151.0762 1180.4415
August 1202.6289 1157.2268 1184.7229
September 1216.1068 1180.8148 1203.0087
October 1222.3550 1198.1476 1212.3646
November 1229.9260 1197.4010 1216.7918
December 1265.5484 1225.1799 1246.6290