YEARLY HIGH
11.9579 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
10.2549 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0911 ZAR

2024 NZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the NZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 11.9579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 10.2549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7030 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5768 to the December average rate of 10.4658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 11.9579 was down 2.21% compared to the 2023 peak of 12.2282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,789 ZAR
2023 Average 56,636 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 51,275 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,514.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

11.7757
10.3467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 11.3999, compared to 10.7823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.7614 ZAR (High: 11.7526 / Low: 10.9912). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2790 ZAR (High: 11.6925 / Low: 11.4135).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7614
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2790

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 0.2948 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 11.6567) against the same month in 2023 (average: 11.2552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4014 (+3.57%).

2024 Avg (February) 11.6567
2023 Avg (February) 11.2552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6925 11.4135 11.5768
February 11.9579 11.4179 11.6567
March 11.6487 11.1821 11.4557
April 11.4176 11.0441 11.2429
May 11.5610 11.0049 11.1753
June 11.7526 10.9912 11.2917
July 11.3149 10.7592 10.9969
August 11.2315 10.7602 10.9921
September 11.1496 10.8060 10.9535
October 10.9286 10.5106 10.6764
November 10.8619 10.4201 10.6089
December 10.6902 10.2549 10.4658