YEARLY HIGH
139.3457 TZS
YEARLY LOW
119.5471 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.3175 TZS

2023 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 139.3457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 119.5471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7986 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.6897 to the December average rate of 135.1198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 139.3457 was down 12.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 160.0419, 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 6,967,286 TZS
2022 Average 7,131,746 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 5,977,354 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 989,932.10 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

137.9992
122.2844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TZS 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 129.1663, compared to 133.4687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.1663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.4687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 12.1383 TZS (High: 139.3457 / Low: 127.2074). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0485 TZS (High: 133.8457 / Low: 129.7972).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.1383
September Spread (Stable) ±4.0485

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 6.3229 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 134.0771) against the same month in 2022 (average: 138.6652), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5882 (-3.31%).

2023 Avg (July) 134.0771
2022 Avg (July) 138.6652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.2623 133.9914 136.6897
February 136.8222 126.6250 130.3667
March 131.4417 122.8371 127.7820
April 131.4417 126.6336 129.0864
May 128.7265 119.5471 123.5940
June 131.4124 120.5071 127.4792
July 139.3457 127.2074 134.0771
August 135.4012 130.0446 132.8284
September 133.8457 129.7972 132.1025
October 134.0464 128.6302 131.6435
November 137.7142 132.5916 135.0411
December 137.7998 131.3357 135.1198