YEARLY HIGH
55.1043 AOA
YEARLY LOW
42.9713 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.6283 AOA

2024 ZAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 55.1043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 42.9713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1331 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.2935 to the December average rate of 50.0834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 55.1043 was up 17.17% compared to the 2023 peak of 47.0310, 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 2,755,216 AOA
2023 Average 1,855,712 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,148,563 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 606,652.95 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

53.6649
42.7860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AOA 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 44.7875, compared to 50.4692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.4692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 4.2672 AOA (High: 51.1474 / Low: 46.8801). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4877 AOA (High: 44.9698 / Low: 43.4821).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2672
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 52.7584) against the same month in 2023 (average: 43.6625), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0958 (+20.83%).

2024 Avg (September) 52.7584
2023 Avg (September) 43.6625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.3881 43.2240 44.2935
February 44.7769 42.9713 43.6926
March 44.9698 43.4821 44.2525
April 45.3011 43.3795 44.2499
May 47.0863 44.8507 45.7933
June 47.6089 45.0477 46.4430
July 48.7636 46.2590 47.8277
August 51.1474 46.8801 49.2567
September 55.1043 50.9500 52.7584
October 55.0012 51.2064 52.0950
November 52.6655 49.9364 50.7940
December 51.6182 48.2542 50.0834