YEARLY HIGH
5.2769 ALL
YEARLY LOW
4.8516 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0777 ALL

2024 ZAR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 5.2769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 4.8516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4253 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0779 to the December average rate of 5.1454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.2769 was down 18.97% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.5121, 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 263,845 ALL
2023 Average 273,026 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 242,581 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,264.36 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.1668
4.9968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ALL 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 5.0524, compared to 5.1030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.3612 ALL (High: 5.2128 / Low: 4.8516). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1032 ALL (High: 5.2013 / Low: 5.0981).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3612
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0490 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 5.1454) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.0647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0807 (+1.59%).

2024 Avg (December) 5.1454
2023 Avg (December) 5.0647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1851 4.9638 5.0779
February 5.1492 4.9594 5.0588
March 5.0948 4.9648 5.0456
April 5.0976 4.9139 5.0110
May 5.1135 4.9600 5.0520
June 5.2128 4.8516 5.0695
July 5.1484 5.0136 5.0729
August 5.0943 4.8939 5.0238
September 5.1866 5.0263 5.0857
October 5.2013 5.0981 5.1526
November 5.2667 5.0294 5.1375
December 5.2769 4.9965 5.1454