2024 MVR to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 MVR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the MVR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.2833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 1.1134.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1699 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2175 to the December average rate of 1.1840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.2833 was down 0.47% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.2893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
MVR 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 1.2144, compared to 1.1661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0484 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.1149 ZAR (High: 1.2833 / Low: 1.1683). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 ZAR (High: 1.1590 / Low: 1.1298).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0288 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2024: 1.1938) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.2448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0509 (-4.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2473 | 1.1882 | 1.2175 |
| February | 1.2539 | 1.2066 | 1.2356 |
| March | 1.2394 | 1.1947 | 1.2218 |
| April | 1.2489 | 1.1943 | 1.2221 |
| May | 1.2833 | 1.1683 | 1.1938 |
| June | 1.2316 | 1.1646 | 1.1957 |
| July | 1.2081 | 1.1613 | 1.1841 |
| August | 1.2155 | 1.1499 | 1.1746 |
| September | 1.1701 | 1.1134 | 1.1458 |
| October | 1.1590 | 1.1298 | 1.1445 |
| November | 1.1834 | 1.1229 | 1.1635 |
| December | 1.2273 | 1.1495 | 1.1840 |