2023 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0446 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0379 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0407 XDR

2023 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.0379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0436 to the December average rate of 0.0403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0446 was down 10.33% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0497, 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 2,228 XDR

2022 Average 2,235 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,894 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.28 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0441

0.0385

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XDR 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 0.0410, compared to 0.0403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0031 XDR (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0392). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XDR (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0391).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0436) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0460), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-5.21%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0436

2022 Avg (January) 0.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0446	0.0425	0.0436
February	0.0435	0.0408	0.0417
March	0.0419	0.0396	0.0410
April	0.0418	0.0399	0.0408
May	0.0406	0.0379	0.0390
June	0.0412	0.0383	0.0400
July	0.0423	0.0392	0.0409
August	0.0408	0.0391	0.0399
September	0.0404	0.0391	0.0399
October	0.0409	0.0389	0.0400
November	0.0419	0.0398	0.0408
December	0.0413	0.0395	0.0403