YEARLY HIGH
504.8235 GNF
YEARLY LOW
444.8164 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
470.1467 GNF

2024 ZAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 504.8235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 444.8164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.0071 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 458.4272 to the December average rate of 473.2734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 504.8235 was down 3.35% compared to the 2023 peak of 522.3228, 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 25,241,173 GNF
2023 Average 23,381,463 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 22,240,819 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,000,353.21 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

495.5076
448.3707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GNF 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 459.3008, compared to 480.9925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.6916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 459.3008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 480.9925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 29.6935 GNF (High: 487.0497 / Low: 457.3562). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9236 GNF (High: 462.8777 / Low: 448.9541).

December Spread (Volatile) ±29.6935
March Spread (Stable) ±13.9236

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 11.1252 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 491.2080) against the same month in 2023 (average: 453.6969), the exchange rate shifted by +37.5111 (+8.27%).

2024 Avg (September) 491.2080
2023 Avg (September) 453.6969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 470.5076 447.2804 458.4272
February 463.3758 444.8164 452.2987
March 462.8777 448.9541 455.7385
April 465.7256 445.7155 454.9474
May 476.1221 457.2949 466.8084
June 479.9246 453.3116 467.5848
July 478.7309 462.6619 472.2925
August 487.1415 460.7551 477.1470
September 504.8235 480.7952 491.2080
October 499.8812 484.8881 491.5795
November 498.3752 472.0717 480.4543
December 487.0497 457.3562 473.2734