YEARLY HIGH
11.3585 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
10.0597 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7835 ZAR

2024 AZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 11.3585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 10.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2988 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0279 to the December average rate of 10.7311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 11.3585 was down 2.39% compared to the 2023 peak of 11.6371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,793 ZAR
2023 Average 54,272 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 50,299 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,494.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

11.2741
10.2513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 11.0117, compared to 10.5552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.7041 ZAR (High: 11.1176 / Low: 10.4135). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2570 ZAR (High: 10.4653 / Low: 10.2083).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2773 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 11.1888) against the same month in 2023 (average: 10.5444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6445 (+6.11%).

2024 Avg (February) 11.1888
2023 Avg (February) 10.5444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2990 10.7634 11.0279
February 11.3585 10.9300 11.1888
March 11.2276 10.9224 11.0888
April 11.3499 10.8539 11.1070
May 11.0561 10.6251 10.8297
June 11.1569 10.5495 10.8282
July 10.9444 10.5611 10.7229
August 11.0177 10.4166 10.6265
September 10.5653 10.0597 10.3497
October 10.4653 10.2083 10.3365
November 10.7548 10.1791 10.5645
December 11.1176 10.4135 10.7311