YEARLY HIGH
4.0087 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.6646 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8471 AFN

2024 ZAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 4.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 3.6646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3442 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8151 to the December average rate of 3.8066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.0087 was down 24.90% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.3380, 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 200,437 AFN
2023 Average 224,619 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 183,228 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,209.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.9689
3.7510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AFN 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 3.8364, compared to 3.8578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.2703 AFN (High: 3.9559 / Low: 3.6855). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0734 AFN (High: 3.9832 / Low: 3.9098).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2703
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 3.9201) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.4955), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5755 (-12.80%).

2024 Avg (August) 3.9201
2023 Avg (August) 4.4955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9810 3.7428 3.8151
February 3.9814 3.7584 3.8472
March 3.8881 3.7241 3.8281
April 3.8980 3.7316 3.8015
May 3.9640 3.7509 3.8935
June 3.9329 3.6995 3.8328
July 3.9451 3.8087 3.8821
August 4.0087 3.7886 3.9201
September 3.9832 3.9098 3.9507
October 3.9559 3.6855 3.8184
November 3.9328 3.6646 3.7691
December 3.9562 3.7206 3.8066