YEARLY HIGH
22.0358 HUF
YEARLY LOW
18.3027 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9598 HUF

2024 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 22.0358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 18.3027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7331 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6783 to the December average rate of 21.5728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 22.0358 was down 1.10% compared to the 2023 peak of 22.2800, 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 1,101,791 HUF
2023 Average 957,594 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 915,136 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,655.05 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

21.8622
18.3889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HUF 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 19.2723, compared to 20.6473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 1.7665 HUF (High: 20.6374 / Low: 18.8709). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4659 HUF (High: 19.6081 / Low: 19.1422).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7665
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0870 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 21.5728) against the same month in 2023 (average: 18.7990), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7738 (+14.75%).

2024 Avg (December) 21.5728
2023 Avg (December) 18.7990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0986 18.3027 18.6783
February 19.0985 18.6126 18.8987
March 19.5544 19.0438 19.2755
April 19.6081 19.1422 19.3959
May 19.7038 19.1130 19.4603
June 20.6374 18.8709 19.9249
July 20.1373 19.5369 19.8379
August 20.0801 19.2764 19.8265
September 20.7794 19.8425 20.2014
October 21.3258 20.6572 20.9922
November 21.8048 20.8586 21.4532
December 22.0358 20.9141 21.5728