2024 BIF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0068 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0059 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0064 ZAR

2024 BIF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BIF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0068 was down 27.17% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 ZAR

2023 Average 37 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 30 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.27 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0067

0.0060

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BIF 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 0.0065, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 ZAR (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0059).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 0.0067) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-23.08%).

2024 Avg (February) 0.0067

2023 Avg (February) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0067	0.0064	0.0066
February	0.0068	0.0065	0.0067
March	0.0067	0.0065	0.0066
April	0.0067	0.0064	0.0066
May	0.0065	0.0063	0.0064
June	0.0066	0.0062	0.0064
July	0.0065	0.0062	0.0063
August	0.0065	0.0061	0.0063
September	0.0062	0.0059	0.0061
October	0.0061	0.0059	0.0060
November	0.0063	0.0059	0.0061
December	0.0064	0.0060	0.0062