YEARLY HIGH
254.2556 COP
YEARLY LOW
201.5058 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.4801 COP

2024 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 254.2556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 201.5058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.7497 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.0532 to the December average rate of 240.8125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 254.2556 was down 12.27% compared to the 2023 peak of 289.8144, 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 12,712,779 COP
2023 Average 11,739,095 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,075,292 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,637,487.18 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

249.4333
200.5938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to COP 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 209.5532, compared to 235.4069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.8537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.5532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 235.4069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 26.6697 COP (High: 231.9028 / Low: 205.2331). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7869 COP (High: 210.2686 / Low: 203.4816).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.6697
February Spread (Stable) ±6.7869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.5508 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 245.3633) against the same month in 2023 (average: 217.4504), the exchange rate shifted by +27.9129 (+12.84%).

2024 Avg (November) 245.3633
2023 Avg (November) 217.4504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.8541 203.8484 209.0532
February 210.2686 203.4816 206.5263
March 211.1047 203.8462 206.7366
April 211.3721 201.5058 204.6638
May 212.2594 205.2352 209.9032
June 231.9028 205.2331 220.4362
July 225.6134 217.1080 221.5636
August 231.4465 216.6326 224.5732
September 243.1068 231.4322 237.8466
October 250.6464 238.4744 242.2822
November 254.2556 237.7083 245.3633
December 248.1265 233.7614 240.8125