YEARLY HIGH
0.0234 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0174 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0202 ZAR

2024 ARS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ARS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0234 was down 75.68% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 117 ZAR
2023 Average 351 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 87 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.87 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0234
0.0174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to ZAR 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 0.0218, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0014 ZAR (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0187). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0178).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 0.0229) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0709 (-75.56%).

2024 Avg (January) 0.0229
2023 Avg (January) 0.0938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0234 0.0224 0.0229
February 0.0230 0.0225 0.0228
March 0.0226 0.0219 0.0222
April 0.0222 0.0213 0.0218
May 0.0213 0.0203 0.0208
June 0.0211 0.0198 0.0204
July 0.0204 0.0195 0.0198
August 0.0200 0.0187 0.0192
September 0.0188 0.0177 0.0183
October 0.0181 0.0178 0.0179
November 0.0183 0.0174 0.0180
December 0.0184 0.0174 0.0179