2023 ZAR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 33.9731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 28.7519.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2212 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3047 to the December average rate of 30.7497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 33.9731 was down 15.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 40.2551, 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 SOS 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 31.2609, compared to 30.5243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7366 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 2.8162 SOS (High: 32.4449 / Low: 29.6287). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7420 SOS (High: 30.3790 / Low: 29.6370).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.5661 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 33.3047) against the same month in 2022 (average: 37.5348), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2301 (-11.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9731 | 32.6619 | 33.3047 |
| February | 33.3486 | 30.8379 | 31.7387 |
| March | 31.9940 | 29.8426 | 31.0930 |
| April | 31.9684 | 30.7602 | 31.2759 |
| May | 31.0747 | 28.7519 | 29.7871 |
| June | 31.2884 | 29.0083 | 30.3661 |
| July | 32.4449 | 29.6287 | 31.2460 |
| August | 31.1631 | 29.6659 | 30.3089 |
| September | 30.3790 | 29.6370 | 30.0606 |
| October | 30.6379 | 29.2082 | 29.9987 |
| November | 31.4213 | 30.2435 | 30.7821 |
| December | 31.2866 | 29.9557 | 30.7497 |