YEARLY HIGH
22.6346 AMD
YEARLY LOW
20.2828 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4373 AMD

2024 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 22.6346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 20.2828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3518 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5857 to the December average rate of 21.7528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 22.6346 was down 4.31% compared to the 2023 peak of 23.6553, 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 1,131,732 AMD
2023 Average 1,064,707 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,014,141 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,591.85 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

22.1701
20.5869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 21.1729, compared to 21.7017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 1.5681 AMD (High: 22.5502 / Low: 20.9820). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5793 AMD (High: 22.3446 / Low: 21.7653).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5681
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5232 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 22.0165) against the same month in 2023 (average: 20.3724), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6440 (+8.07%).

2024 Avg (September) 22.0165
2023 Avg (September) 20.3724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1322 21.0518 21.5857
February 21.7832 21.0086 21.3431
March 21.7023 20.8012 21.2421
April 21.0861 20.2828 20.7189
May 21.4834 20.6509 21.0594
June 21.6831 20.4366 21.0883
July 21.6318 20.8561 21.2857
August 21.9160 20.7270 21.4554
September 22.6346 21.5523 22.0165
October 22.3446 21.7653 22.0381
November 22.3663 21.1655 21.6620
December 22.5502 20.9820 21.7528