YEARLY HIGH
2.0366 THB
YEARLY LOW
1.7458 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8853 THB

2023 ZAR to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 1.7458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2908 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9448 to the December average rate of 1.8770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.0366 was down 11.91% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.3119, 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 101,829 THB
2022 Average 107,149 THB
Yearly Trough Low 87,288 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,541.28 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.9603
1.7746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to THB 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 1.8771, compared to 1.8935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1520 THB (High: 2.0366 / Low: 1.8846). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0483 THB (High: 1.8953 / Low: 1.8470).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1520
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0483

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.9448) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.1439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1991 (-9.28%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.9448
2022 Avg (January) 2.1439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0366 1.8846 1.9448
February 1.9342 1.8759 1.9009
March 1.9192 1.7953 1.8838
April 1.9234 1.8507 1.8816
May 1.8594 1.7458 1.7901
June 1.9119 1.7623 1.8617
July 1.9614 1.8343 1.9017
August 1.8953 1.8470 1.8658
September 1.9310 1.8437 1.8881
October 1.9417 1.8933 1.9171
November 1.9544 1.8570 1.9116
December 1.9094 1.8440 1.8770