YEARLY HIGH
5.3026 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.6960 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0326 ZAR

2024 QAR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the QAR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 5.3026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 4.6960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6066 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1469 to the December average rate of 5.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.3026 was down 2.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.4334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,513 ZAR
2023 Average 25,325 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 23,480 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,032.97 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.2603
4.7809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 5.1392, compared to 4.9261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.3303 ZAR (High: 5.1913 / Low: 4.8610). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1350 ZAR (High: 4.8855 / Low: 4.7505).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3303
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1350

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1349 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 5.2204) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.9153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3051 (+6.21%).

2024 Avg (February) 5.2204
2023 Avg (February) 4.9153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2741 5.0121 5.1469
February 5.3026 5.1038 5.2204
March 5.2465 5.1001 5.1780
April 5.3000 5.0641 5.1847
May 5.1614 4.9602 5.0534
June 5.2086 4.9240 5.0516
July 5.1054 4.9307 5.0026
August 5.1439 4.8623 4.9648
September 4.9319 4.6960 4.8299
October 4.8855 4.7505 4.8209
November 5.0218 4.7525 4.9304
December 5.1913 4.8610 5.0079