YEARLY HIGH
1302.9149 STD
YEARLY LOW
1153.9295 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1216.3803 STD

2024 ZAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 1302.9149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1153.9295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 148.9854 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1188.4305 to the December average rate of 1221.8676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1302.9149 was down 4.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 1363.0018, 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 65,145,747 STD
2023 Average 61,294,051 STD
Yearly Trough Low 57,696,477 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,449,270.82 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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ZAR to STD 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 1190.4771, compared to 1242.2835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.8064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1190.4771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1242.2835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 79.7085 STD (High: 1258.6454 / Low: 1178.9370). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.5326 STD (High: 1283.9461 / Low: 1252.4135).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą79.7085
October Spread (Stable) Âą31.5326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 27.1328 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.1328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1266.7078) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1174.8480), the exchange rate shifted by +91.8597 (+7.82%).

2024 Avg (September) 1266.7078
2023 Avg (September) 1174.8480

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Month High Low Average
January 1217.7344 1160.0089 1188.4305
February 1199.1693 1153.9295 1171.5213
March 1200.0099 1167.3886 1181.6984
April 1207.5744 1154.8074 1179.9674
May 1233.5880 1185.4979 1210.3909
June 1242.4194 1174.7840 1210.8537
July 1241.0528 1197.5985 1222.4110
August 1258.2804 1189.6237 1233.7127
September 1302.9149 1240.5610 1266.7078
October 1283.9461 1252.4135 1268.0672
November 1287.6306 1218.7008 1240.9344
December 1258.6454 1178.9370 1221.8676