YEARLY HIGH
7.1802 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.9348 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5280 ETB

2024 ZAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 7.1802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 2.9348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2454 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0095 to the December average rate of 6.9443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 130.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.1802 was up 123.76% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.2089, 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 359,011 ETB
2023 Average 148,470 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 146,742 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,268.44 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

7.3410
2.5804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ETB 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 3.0413, compared to 6.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 2.0532 ETB (High: 6.3613 / Low: 4.3081). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1032 ETB (High: 3.0380 / Low: 2.9348).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.0532
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1032

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 6.9443) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.0204), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9238 (+129.91%).

2024 Avg (December) 6.9443
2023 Avg (December) 3.0204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0864 2.9401 3.0095
February 3.0380 2.9348 2.9772
March 3.0578 2.9542 3.0088
April 3.0849 2.9384 3.0134
May 3.1723 3.0513 3.1143
June 3.2078 3.0268 3.1250
July 4.1410 3.0836 3.1958
August 6.3613 4.3081 5.7038
September 6.9642 6.1827 6.5666
October 6.9391 6.7167 6.8503
November 7.0415 6.6687 6.8276
December 7.1802 6.7437 6.9443