YEARLY HIGH
4.1319 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.4840 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7576 GMD

2024 ZAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 4.1319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 3.4840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6478 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5891 to the December average rate of 3.9379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.1319 was up 11.42% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.7085, 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 206,594 GMD
2023 Average 168,986 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 174,202 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,391.86 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.0035
3.5135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GMD 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 3.6176, compared to 3.8977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.2954 GMD (High: 4.0060 / Low: 3.7106). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0994 GMD (High: 3.6582 / Low: 3.5587).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2954
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 3.9627) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.6090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3536 (+9.80%).

2024 Avg (November) 3.9627
2023 Avg (November) 3.6090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6767 3.5076 3.5891
February 3.6274 3.4840 3.5543
March 3.6582 3.5587 3.6027
April 3.6799 3.5191 3.5955
May 3.7522 3.6060 3.6815
June 3.7777 3.5734 3.6825
July 3.8157 3.6414 3.7212
August 4.0060 3.7106 3.8671
September 4.0488 3.8879 3.9543
October 4.0336 3.8371 3.9428
November 4.1319 3.8833 3.9627
December 4.0671 3.8093 3.9379