YEARLY HIGH
151.2113 TZS
YEARLY LOW
128.5674 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.2200 TZS

2025 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 151.2113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 128.5674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6439 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.0465 to the December average rate of 146.6058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 151.2113 was down 5.28% compared to the 2024 peak of 159.6351, 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 7,560,567 TZS
2024 Average 7,141,970 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 6,428,371 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,132,196.40 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

150.3661
132.5629
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 142.7662, compared to 143.6738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.7662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.6738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 11.0153 TZS (High: 148.9601 / Low: 137.9448). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1878 TZS (High: 142.9765 / Low: 140.7886).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.0153
September Spread (Stable) ±2.1878

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.1479 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2025: 148.8825) against the same month in 2024 (average: 140.9599), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9226 (+5.62%).

2025 Avg (May) 148.8825
2024 Avg (May) 140.9599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.3623 128.5674 134.0465
February 142.0510 136.1882 139.9054
March 146.5929 138.7088 144.2800
April 145.3534 136.0317 141.6006
May 151.2113 144.6502 148.8825
June 151.1785 144.5923 147.8824
July 150.2424 141.1123 146.4790
August 148.9601 137.9448 142.3311
September 142.9765 140.7886 141.9863
October 144.1890 139.9872 142.3144
November 144.1458 140.4752 142.3261
December 149.0882 143.2013 146.6058