YEARLY HIGH
1.4043 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.2964 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3519 ZAR

2024 BWP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BWP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.4043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.2964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1078 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3807 to the December average rate of 1.3299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.4043 was down 3.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.4505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,021 ZAR
2023 Average 6,907 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,482 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.24 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3943
1.3132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1.3710, compared to 1.3328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was April, with a trading range of 0.0690 ZAR (High: 1.3922 / Low: 1.3233). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 ZAR (High: 1.3339 / Low: 1.3094).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0690
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

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 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1.3876) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+1.29%).

2024 Avg (February) 1.3876
2023 Avg (February) 1.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4007 1.3520 1.3807
February 1.4043 1.3682 1.3876
March 1.3917 1.3633 1.3802
April 1.3922 1.3233 1.3734
May 1.3755 1.3089 1.3534
June 1.3790 1.3284 1.3507
July 1.3618 1.3313 1.3455
August 1.3828 1.3262 1.3467
September 1.3448 1.3084 1.3286
October 1.3339 1.3094 1.3199
November 1.3652 1.2964 1.3263
December 1.3594 1.3061 1.3299