YEARLY HIGH
1.8183 TWD
YEARLY LOW
1.5530 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6892 TWD

2023 ZAR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.8183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.5530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2653 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7799 to the December average rate of 1.6786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8183 was down 9.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9996, 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 90,915 TWD
2022 Average 91,097 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 77,651 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,264.79 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7970
1.5913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TWD 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 1.6797, compared to 1.6987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.1429 TWD (High: 1.7790 / Low: 1.6361). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 TWD (High: 1.7145 / Low: 1.6626).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1429
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

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 0.0905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.7799) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7843), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-0.25%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.7799
2022 Avg (January) 1.7843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8183 1.7264 1.7799
February 1.7435 1.6624 1.6894
March 1.7163 1.6308 1.6724
April 1.7163 1.6500 1.6824
May 1.6751 1.5530 1.6085
June 1.6945 1.5591 1.6454
July 1.7790 1.6361 1.7134
August 1.7288 1.6638 1.6942
September 1.7145 1.6626 1.6885
October 1.7382 1.6511 1.6964
November 1.7628 1.6645 1.7209
December 1.7099 1.6508 1.6786