YEARLY HIGH
150.0431 SYP
YEARLY LOW
127.0045 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.3365 SYP

2023 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 150.0431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 127.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0386 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.1417 to the December average rate of 135.1304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 150.0431 was down 13.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 173.2868, 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 7,502,157 SYP
2022 Average 7,704,886 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 6,350,225 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,151,931.62 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

148.6930
130.0772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 138.1709, compared to 134.5022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.1709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.5022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 11.7015 SYP (High: 143.1244 / Low: 131.4230). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2810 SYP (High: 134.0340 / Low: 130.7530).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.7015
September Spread (Stable) ±3.2810

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 6.9126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 147.1417) against the same month in 2022 (average: 162.0998), the exchange rate shifted by -14.9581 (-9.23%).

2023 Avg (January) 147.1417
2022 Avg (January) 162.0998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.0431 144.3643 147.1417
February 147.3988 136.3778 140.2291
March 141.2847 133.7624 137.5378
April 141.2021 135.7544 138.3280
May 137.3372 127.0045 131.6285
June 138.1923 128.0244 134.1600
July 143.1244 131.4230 138.0303
August 137.4590 130.9583 133.7876
September 134.0340 130.7530 132.4777
October 134.7182 128.7599 132.0260
November 138.1281 133.0432 135.5612
December 137.5933 131.6729 135.1304