YEARLY HIGH
9.5930 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.4852 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0977 ZAR

2024 BZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 9.5930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 8.4852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1078 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3041 to the December average rate of 9.0666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.5930 was down 2.29% compared to the 2023 peak of 9.8176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,965 ZAR
2023 Average 45,799 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 42,426 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,538.89 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

9.5072
8.6397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 9.2903, compared to 8.9051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.6166 ZAR (High: 9.4087 / Low: 8.7921). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2350 ZAR (High: 8.8281 / Low: 8.5931).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6166
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2350

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 0.2427 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 9.3732) against the same month in 2023 (average: 9.0212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3520 (+3.90%).

2024 Avg (April) 9.3732
2023 Avg (April) 9.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5323 9.0662 9.3041
February 9.5879 9.2349 9.4349
March 9.5005 9.2135 9.3606
April 9.5930 9.1542 9.3732
May 9.3283 8.9593 9.1373
June 9.4231 8.8940 9.1319
July 9.2306 8.9213 9.0465
August 9.2872 8.7800 8.9701
September 8.9122 8.4852 8.7273
October 8.8281 8.5931 8.7120
November 9.0714 8.5874 8.9081
December 9.4087 8.7921 9.0666