YEARLY HIGH
1.8331 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.5894 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7059 ZAR

2024 NOK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the NOK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.8331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.5894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2437 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8030 to the December average rate of 1.6242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.8331 was down 1.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.8614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,166 ZAR
2023 Average 8,738 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,947 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,218.69 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.8210
1.6054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 1.7603, compared to 1.6514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.1057 ZAR (High: 1.7885 / Low: 1.6828). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0494 ZAR (High: 1.6501 / Low: 1.6007).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1057
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0494

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1.8029) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.7491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0538 (+3.08%).

2024 Avg (February) 1.8029
2023 Avg (February) 1.7491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8251 1.7704 1.8030
February 1.8331 1.7784 1.8029
March 1.8145 1.7324 1.7764
April 1.7517 1.6899 1.7314
May 1.7885 1.6828 1.7143
June 1.7967 1.6935 1.7341
July 1.7457 1.6576 1.6887
August 1.7326 1.6695 1.6885
September 1.6826 1.6297 1.6584
October 1.6501 1.6007 1.6233
November 1.6553 1.5901 1.6254
December 1.6602 1.5894 1.6242