YEARLY HIGH
1.9982 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.5756 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7968 TRY

2024 ZAR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 1.9982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.5756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4225 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6050 to the December average rate of 1.9193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.9982 was up 24.06% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.6107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 99,909 TRY
2023 Average 64,448 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 78,782 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,127.15 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.9843
1.5705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TRY 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 1.6939, compared to 1.8996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.1334 TRY (High: 1.9214 / Low: 1.7880). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0435 TRY (High: 1.6411 / Low: 1.5977).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1334
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1.9367) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.4242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5125 (+35.98%).

2024 Avg (September) 1.9367
2023 Avg (September) 1.4242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6451 1.5756 1.6050
February 1.6411 1.5977 1.6197
March 1.7340 1.6453 1.7004
April 1.7474 1.6836 1.7137
May 1.7839 1.7155 1.7529
June 1.8281 1.7027 1.7718
July 1.8429 1.7498 1.8062
August 1.9214 1.7880 1.8662
September 1.9982 1.8931 1.9367
October 1.9728 1.9265 1.9498
November 1.9854 1.8839 1.9195
December 1.9697 1.8694 1.9193