2024 AUD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6739 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

11.2986 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0922 ZAR

2024 AUD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AUD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 12.6739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 11.2986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3753 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4586 to the December average rate of 11.5361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 12.6739 was down 2.00% compared to the 2023 peak of 12.9320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,370 ZAR

2023 Average 61,269 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 56,493 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,876.74 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

12.5509

11.4438

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 12.3263, compared to 11.8580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3263

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.7026 ZAR (High: 12.6503 / Low: 11.9477). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2429 ZAR (High: 12.4597 / Low: 12.2168).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7026

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2429

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1930 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 12.4146) against the same month in 2023 (average: 12.3422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0724 (+0.59%).

2024 Avg (February) 12.4146

2023 Avg (February) 12.3422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6208	12.2320	12.4586
February	12.6739	12.2160	12.4146
March	12.4597	12.2168	12.3664
April	12.4982	12.1664	12.2873
May	12.5214	12.0405	12.2047
June	12.6503	11.9477	12.2262
July	12.4075	11.9273	12.1692
August	12.3188	11.8800	12.0190
September	12.0948	11.7795	11.9136
October	11.9824	11.5780	11.7814
November	11.9808	11.5333	11.7290
December	11.7684	11.2986	11.5361