YEARLY HIGH
3.5303 DOP
YEARLY LOW
3.0374 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2454 DOP

2024 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 3.5303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 3.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4929 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1253 to the December average rate of 3.3282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.5303 was up 4.56% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.3762, 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 176,514 DOP
2023 Average 151,899 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 151,870 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,644.58 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.4683
3.0515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DOP 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 3.1443, compared to 3.3466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was September, with a trading range of 0.2089 DOP (High: 3.5303 / Low: 3.3213). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0967 DOP (High: 3.4877 / Low: 3.3910).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2089
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0967

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 0.0727 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 3.4116) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.9925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4191 (+14.00%).

2024 Avg (September) 3.4116
2023 Avg (September) 2.9925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2013 3.0628 3.1253
February 3.1645 3.0374 3.0862
March 3.1822 3.0682 3.1295
April 3.2122 3.0582 3.1288
May 3.2516 3.1256 3.1763
June 3.3004 3.1299 3.2197
July 3.2928 3.1754 3.2450
August 3.3756 3.1847 3.3003
September 3.5303 3.3213 3.4116
October 3.4877 3.3910 3.4335
November 3.4812 3.3063 3.3608
December 3.4158 3.2263 3.3282