2024 LSL to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 0.9797.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9978 to the December average rate of 1.0009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.0347 was down 0.23% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
LSL to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0000, compared to 1.0004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0443 ZAR (High: 1.0347 / Low: 0.9903). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 ZAR (High: 1.0078 / Low: 0.9915).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 0.0028 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 1.0017) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.9968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+0.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0071 | 0.9801 | 0.9978 |
| February | 1.0162 | 0.9955 | 1.0022 |
| March | 1.0078 | 0.9915 | 0.9998 |
| April | 1.0184 | 0.9797 | 1.0008 |
| May | 1.0177 | 0.9917 | 1.0007 |
| June | 1.0070 | 0.9897 | 0.9989 |
| July | 1.0149 | 0.9926 | 0.9997 |
| August | 1.0224 | 0.9930 | 1.0017 |
| September | 1.0094 | 0.9908 | 0.9988 |
| October | 1.0120 | 0.9914 | 0.9996 |
| November | 1.0347 | 0.9903 | 1.0017 |
| December | 1.0159 | 0.9941 | 1.0009 |