YEARLY HIGH
4.8925 BTN
YEARLY LOW
4.2914 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5670 BTN

2024 ZAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 4.8925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 4.2914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6011 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4323 to the December average rate of 4.6581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.8925 was down 0.24% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.9042, 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 244,626 BTN
2023 Average 223,903 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 214,572 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,054.23 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8270
4.3212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BTN 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 4.4457, compared to 4.6884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.2760 BTN (High: 4.7845 / Low: 4.5084). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1151 BTN (High: 4.8446 / Low: 4.7294).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2760
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 4.7645) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.3767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3878 (+8.86%).

2024 Avg (September) 4.7645
2023 Avg (September) 4.3767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5520 4.3265 4.4323
February 4.4612 4.2914 4.3633
March 4.4547 4.3286 4.4005
April 4.5046 4.3169 4.4137
May 4.6113 4.4393 4.5277
June 4.6521 4.3947 4.5363
July 4.6449 4.4858 4.5846
August 4.7372 4.4826 4.6410
September 4.8925 4.6733 4.7645
October 4.8446 4.7294 4.7848
November 4.8746 4.6159 4.6973
December 4.7845 4.5084 4.6581