2024 ZAR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 ZAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the ZAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 169.2574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 147.8660.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3914 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.1901 to the December average rate of 161.6376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 169.2574 was up 4.93% compared to the 2023 peak of 161.3099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
ZAR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 153.0375, compared to 161.9333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8958 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 10.7669 BIF (High: 169.2454 / Low: 158.4785). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6522 BIF (High: 154.0811 / Low: 149.4289).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.6416 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 164.5219) against the same month in 2023 (average: 149.5285), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9934 (+10.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.8738 | 148.5282 | 152.1901 |
| February | 153.8666 | 147.8660 | 150.3608 |
| March | 154.0811 | 149.4289 | 151.7214 |
| April | 155.3572 | 148.6928 | 151.7472 |
| May | 159.1201 | 152.9637 | 155.8973 |
| June | 160.3449 | 151.3747 | 156.3083 |
| July | 160.1524 | 154.6486 | 157.9341 |
| August | 162.9336 | 153.8698 | 159.4944 |
| September | 169.2574 | 160.4996 | 164.5219 |
| October | 168.1394 | 163.0237 | 165.3266 |
| November | 169.2454 | 158.4785 | 162.6850 |
| December | 166.4002 | 156.4876 | 161.6376 |