YEARLY HIGH
5.3753 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.5577 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9552 ZAR

2024 ILS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ILS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 5.3753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 4.5577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8175 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0567 to the December average rate of 5.0344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.3753 was up 0.88% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.3282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,876 ZAR
2023 Average 25,045 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 22,789 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,087.72 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.2755
4.6116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 5.0663, compared to 4.8441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.3479 ZAR (High: 4.9935 / Low: 4.6455). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1757 ZAR (High: 5.0546 / Low: 4.8790).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3479
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1757

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1667 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 5.2202) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.0580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1622 (+3.21%).

2024 Avg (February) 5.2202
2023 Avg (February) 5.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1437 4.9025 5.0567
February 5.3753 5.0756 5.2202
March 5.3523 5.0781 5.1914
April 5.1541 4.9041 5.0247
May 5.0546 4.8790 4.9734
June 5.0985 4.7782 4.9313
July 5.0753 4.8437 4.9637
August 5.0284 4.7646 4.8543
September 4.9162 4.5854 4.7170
October 4.7691 4.5577 4.6670
November 4.9935 4.6455 4.8285
December 5.1898 4.9431 5.0344