YEARLY HIGH
7.1449 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.3279 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7836 ZAR

2024 XCD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XCD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 7.1449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 6.3279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8170 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9384 to the December average rate of 6.7503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.1449 was down 2.39% compared to the 2023 peak of 7.3201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,725 ZAR
2023 Average 34,141 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 31,640 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,085.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

7.0918
6.4484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 6.9276, compared to 6.6396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.4429 ZAR (High: 6.9934 / Low: 6.5505). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1617 ZAR (High: 6.5831 / Low: 6.4214).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4429
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1617

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 0.1759 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 7.0382) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.6328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4054 (+6.11%).

2024 Avg (February) 7.0382
2023 Avg (February) 6.6328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1075 6.7706 6.9384
February 7.1449 6.8754 7.0382
March 7.0625 6.8706 6.9774
April 7.1395 6.8275 6.9882
May 6.9547 6.6835 6.8123
June 7.0181 6.6360 6.8113
July 6.8844 6.6433 6.7451
August 6.9305 6.5524 6.6844
September 6.6460 6.3279 6.5103
October 6.5831 6.4214 6.5020
November 6.7652 6.4030 6.6455
December 6.9934 6.5505 6.7503