YEARLY HIGH
14.3734 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
13.0471 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7190 ZAR

2024 BND to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BND to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 14.3734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 13.0471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3262 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0452 to the December average rate of 13.5123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 14.3734 was down 2.02% compared to the 2023 peak of 14.6691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,867 ZAR
2023 Average 68,716 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 65,236 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,631.24 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

14.2192
13.3378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 13.9040, compared to 13.5341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.8389 ZAR (High: 14.1001 / Low: 13.2613). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2122 ZAR (High: 13.5365 / Low: 13.3243).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8389
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2122

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 0.3014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 14.1457) against the same month in 2023 (average: 13.4573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6884 (+5.12%).

2024 Avg (February) 14.1457
2023 Avg (February) 13.4573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3268 13.7420 14.0452
February 14.3734 13.8888 14.1457
March 14.2234 13.8930 14.0666
April 14.1631 13.7083 13.9260
May 13.9089 13.4065 13.6246
June 14.1001 13.2613 13.6158
July 13.7171 13.3476 13.5405
August 14.1390 13.5104 13.7300
September 13.7574 13.3335 13.5705
October 13.5365 13.3243 13.4112
November 13.6990 13.0471 13.4399
December 13.8946 13.1883 13.5123