YEARLY HIGH
0.1752 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1559 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1662 ZAR

2024 XPF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XPF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.1559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1714 to the December average rate of 0.1601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1752 was down 1.48% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 876 ZAR
2023 Average 837 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 779 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.61 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1733
0.1587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.1696, compared to 0.1628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.0122 ZAR (High: 0.1731 / Low: 0.1610). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ZAR (High: 0.1619 / Low: 0.1587).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 0.1721) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+7.05%).

2024 Avg (February) 0.1721
2023 Avg (February) 0.1607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1751 0.1681 0.1714
February 0.1752 0.1693 0.1721
March 0.1734 0.1696 0.1718
April 0.1725 0.1674 0.1697
May 0.1710 0.1643 0.1668
June 0.1731 0.1610 0.1660
July 0.1676 0.1639 0.1658
August 0.1715 0.1645 0.1669
September 0.1663 0.1601 0.1638
October 0.1619 0.1587 0.1605
November 0.1635 0.1565 0.1599
December 0.1646 0.1559 0.1601