YEARLY HIGH
8.6388 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
7.6421 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1497 ZAR

2024 FJD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the FJD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 8.6388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 7.6421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9967 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3957 to the December average rate of 7.9067, 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 8.6388 was down 1.71% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.7893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,194 ZAR
2023 Average 41,374 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 38,211 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,983.45 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8.5158
7.8080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 8.3181, compared to 7.9812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.4883 ZAR (High: 8.1350 / Low: 7.6467). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2028 ZAR (High: 7.9479 / Low: 7.7451).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4883
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1724 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 8.4568) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.1694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2873 (+3.52%).

2024 Avg (February) 8.4568
2023 Avg (February) 8.1694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5195 8.1887 8.3957
February 8.6388 8.3129 8.4568
March 8.4901 8.2456 8.3749
April 8.4721 8.1715 8.3327
May 8.3204 7.9888 8.1603
June 8.4248 7.9469 8.1882
July 8.2542 7.9840 8.1237
August 8.3403 7.9828 8.0977
September 8.0891 7.8139 7.9683
October 7.9479 7.7451 7.8670
November 8.1350 7.6467 7.9239
December 8.1299 7.6421 7.9067