YEARLY HIGH
1.8740 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6143 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7345 ZAR

2024 SEK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SEK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.8740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.6143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2597 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8124 to the December average rate of 1.6591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.8740 was down 0.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.8754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,370 ZAR
2023 Average 8,697 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,071 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,298.59 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.8402
1.6322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.7756, compared to 1.6933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.1182 ZAR (High: 1.8255 / Low: 1.7073). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0414 ZAR (High: 1.8346 / Low: 1.7933).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1182
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0414

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0636 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1.8228) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.7144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1084 (+6.33%).

2024 Avg (February) 1.8228
2023 Avg (February) 1.7144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8346 1.7933 1.8124
February 1.8740 1.7872 1.8228
March 1.8495 1.7584 1.8088
April 1.7680 1.7044 1.7452
May 1.7849 1.6865 1.7129
June 1.8255 1.7073 1.7517
July 1.7611 1.6841 1.7145
August 1.7804 1.7045 1.7380
September 1.7438 1.6956 1.7211
October 1.7030 1.6527 1.6774
November 1.6838 1.6188 1.6496
December 1.7072 1.6143 1.6591