YEARLY HIGH
1.9315 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.7519 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8445 ZAR

2024 MAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.9315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.7519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1796 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8842 to the December average rate of 1.8212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.9315 was down 1.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.9614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,658 ZAR
2023 Average 9,118 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,760 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 898.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.9019
1.7735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 1.8690, compared to 1.8199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.1233 ZAR (High: 1.9206 / Low: 1.7973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 ZAR (High: 1.7978 / Low: 1.7702).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1233
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

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 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1.8842) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.6691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2151 (+12.89%).

2024 Avg (January) 1.8842
2023 Avg (January) 1.6691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9315 1.8365 1.8842
February 1.9241 1.8572 1.8912
March 1.9001 1.8531 1.8755
April 1.9088 1.8396 1.8710
May 1.8874 1.8229 1.8429
June 1.9206 1.7973 1.8494
July 1.8686 1.8293 1.8489
August 1.9011 1.8198 1.8521
September 1.8411 1.7637 1.8088
October 1.7978 1.7702 1.7842
November 1.8335 1.7519 1.8041
December 1.8722 1.7777 1.8212