YEARLY HIGH
5.1986 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.5654 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8855 ZAR

2024 PEN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PEN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 5.1986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 4.5654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6332 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0256 to the December average rate of 4.8886, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.1986 was down 3.22% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.3718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,993 ZAR
2023 Average 24,687 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 22,827 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,166.15 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.1245
4.6261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 4.9923, compared to 4.7786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.3674 ZAR (High: 5.0716 / Low: 4.7041). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0851 ZAR (High: 4.7348 / Low: 4.6497).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3674
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1693 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 5.0829) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.8353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2477 (+5.12%).

2024 Avg (April) 5.0829
2023 Avg (April) 4.8353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1342 4.9039 5.0256
February 5.0993 4.8700 4.9684
March 5.1888 4.9969 5.0762
April 5.1986 4.9814 5.0829
May 5.0389 4.8373 4.9342
June 5.0716 4.7041 4.8667
July 4.9337 4.7529 4.8436
August 5.0198 4.7249 4.8369
September 4.7642 4.5654 4.6676
October 4.7348 4.6497 4.6848
November 4.8310 4.5922 4.7501
December 5.0703 4.7690 4.8886