YEARLY HIGH
4.2064 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.7442 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9868 ZAR

2024 RON to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the RON to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 4.2064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 3.7442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4621 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1118 to the December average rate of 3.8399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.2064 was down 1.81% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.2839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,032 ZAR
2023 Average 20,173 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,721 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,310.70 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.1564
3.8040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 4.0688, compared to 3.9048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.2899 ZAR (High: 4.1511 / Low: 3.8611). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0744 ZAR (High: 3.8829 / Low: 3.8085).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2899
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0744

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0805 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 4.1270) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.9072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2199 (+5.63%).

2024 Avg (February) 4.1270
2023 Avg (February) 3.9072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1985 4.0320 4.1118
February 4.2064 4.0642 4.1270
March 4.1627 4.0705 4.1226
April 4.1355 4.0150 4.0705
May 4.0945 3.9420 4.0005
June 4.1511 3.8611 3.9805
July 4.0183 3.9318 3.9781
August 4.1080 3.9434 4.0004
September 3.9906 3.8384 3.9287
October 3.8829 3.8085 3.8482
November 3.9227 3.7542 3.8334
December 3.9487 3.7442 3.8399