2024 ZAR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1051 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0935 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0987 BAM

2024 ZAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.1051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0956 to the December average rate of 0.1023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1051 was down 3.84% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1093, 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 5,253 BAM

2023 Average 4,904 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 4,673 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.76 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1031

0.0945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BAM 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 0.0966, compared to 0.1007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.0070 BAM (High: 0.1017 / Low: 0.0947). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BAM (High: 0.1030 / Low: 0.1010).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.1023) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+6.19%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.1023

2023 Avg (December) 0.0964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0976	0.0935	0.0956
February	0.0969	0.0935	0.0952
March	0.0967	0.0944	0.0954
April	0.0979	0.0950	0.0965
May	0.0998	0.0959	0.0983
June	0.1017	0.0947	0.0988
July	0.1002	0.0977	0.0989
August	0.1001	0.0957	0.0984
September	0.1024	0.0987	0.1001
October	0.1030	0.1010	0.1021
November	0.1050	0.1002	0.1024
December	0.1051	0.0994	0.1023