YEARLY HIGH
5.1542 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.3025 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7153 ZAR

2024 PGK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 5.1542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 4.3025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8517 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0225 to the December average rate of 4.5125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.1542 was down 7.86% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.5940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,771 ZAR
2023 Average 25,623 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,512 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,258.65 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.1030
4.3653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 4.9095, compared to 4.5210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.3404 ZAR (High: 4.8242 / Low: 4.4839). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1480 ZAR (High: 4.4970 / Low: 4.3490).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3404
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1480

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1950 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 5.0225) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.8474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1752 (+3.61%).

2024 Avg (January) 5.0225
2023 Avg (January) 4.8474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1542 4.8333 5.0225
February 5.1429 4.9661 5.0415
March 5.1104 4.8547 4.9646
April 5.0770 4.8202 4.9423
May 4.8261 4.6481 4.7473
June 4.9279 4.5885 4.7385
July 4.8318 4.5959 4.6755
August 4.8242 4.4839 4.6011
September 4.5622 4.3025 4.4438
October 4.4970 4.3490 4.4268
November 4.5494 4.3121 4.4666
December 4.6876 4.3810 4.5125