YEARLY HIGH
25.6422 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
23.0860 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.3418 ZAR

2024 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 25.6422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 23.0860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5562 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.0383 to the December average rate of 23.9263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 25.6422 was down 2.86% compared to the 2023 peak of 26.3960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128,211 ZAR
2023 Average 123,130 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 115,430 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,781.01 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

25.4179
23.3536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 24.8226, compared to 23.8610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.8226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 1.5149 ZAR (High: 25.1360 / Low: 23.6211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3475 ZAR (High: 23.7295 / Low: 23.3820).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5149
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3475

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 0.6072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 25.2459) against the same month in 2023 (average: 24.0060), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2398 (+5.16%).

2024 Avg (February) 25.2459
2023 Avg (February) 24.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.5767 24.4336 25.0383
February 25.6422 24.7894 25.2459
March 25.4684 24.7712 25.0772
April 25.4651 24.4677 24.9421
May 24.8822 23.8747 24.3348
June 25.1360 23.6211 24.2972
July 24.4733 23.7083 24.1061
August 24.8801 23.6825 24.1359
September 24.2038 23.1213 23.7357
October 23.7295 23.3820 23.5256
November 24.2726 23.0860 23.7367
December 24.6455 23.3537 23.9263