YEARLY HIGH
10.3945 DJF
YEARLY LOW
9.2090 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7071 DJF

2024 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 10.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 9.2090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1855 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4892 to the December average rate of 9.7532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 10.3945 was down 2.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 10.6156, 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 519,727 DJF
2023 Average 482,417 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 460,451 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,276.94 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

10.1978
9.2792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 9.5004, compared to 9.9138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.6324 DJF (High: 10.0414 / Low: 9.4089). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2693 DJF (High: 9.5682 / Low: 9.2989).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6324
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2164 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 10.1147) against the same month in 2023 (average: 9.3862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7285 (+7.76%).

2024 Avg (September) 10.1147
2023 Avg (September) 9.3862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7252 9.2649 9.4892
February 9.5762 9.2097 9.3557
March 9.5682 9.2989 9.4272
April 9.6355 9.2090 9.4161
May 9.8451 9.4172 9.6520
June 9.9008 9.3705 9.6622
July 9.8886 9.5543 9.7555
August 10.0423 9.4942 9.8336
September 10.3945 9.8971 10.1147
October 10.2807 9.9917 10.1212
November 10.2726 9.7083 9.9048
December 10.0414 9.4089 9.7532