YEARLY HIGH
0.1053 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0935 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0987 BGN

2024 ZAR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.1053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0956 to the December average rate of 0.1024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1053 was down 3.55% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1091, 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 5,263 BGN
2023 Average 4,904 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,674 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.22 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1032
0.0946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BGN 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 0.0967, 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) 0.0967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.0072 BGN (High: 0.1018 / Low: 0.0946). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BGN (High: 0.0965 / Low: 0.0945).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.1024) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+6.30%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.1024
2023 Avg (December) 0.0963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0976 0.0936 0.0956
February 0.0968 0.0935 0.0953
March 0.0965 0.0945 0.0954
April 0.0979 0.0951 0.0966
May 0.0997 0.0959 0.0983
June 0.1018 0.0946 0.0988
July 0.1001 0.0978 0.0989
August 0.0996 0.0957 0.0982
September 0.1024 0.0986 0.1001
October 0.1033 0.1012 0.1022
November 0.1046 0.1002 0.1025
December 0.1053 0.0997 0.1024