2024 ZAR to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 ZAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the ZAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 7.9390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 7.1029.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8361 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3021 to the December average rate of 7.6048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.9390 was down 6.81% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.5189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
ZAR to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.3877, compared to 7.6742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2865 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.5131 ISK (High: 7.7600 / Low: 7.2469). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1749 ISK (High: 7.6308 / Low: 7.4559).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0982 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 7.6885) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.5471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1414 (+1.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4720 | 7.1029 | 7.3021 |
| February | 7.3301 | 7.1109 | 7.2417 |
| March | 7.4280 | 7.1753 | 7.2763 |
| April | 7.5258 | 7.2932 | 7.4275 |
| May | 7.6562 | 7.3130 | 7.5398 |
| June | 7.7600 | 7.2469 | 7.5384 |
| July | 7.6308 | 7.4559 | 7.5550 |
| August | 7.7754 | 7.3902 | 7.6271 |
| September | 7.9005 | 7.7008 | 7.7831 |
| October | 7.8825 | 7.6877 | 7.7866 |
| November | 7.9390 | 7.5337 | 7.6885 |
| December | 7.8450 | 7.3566 | 7.6048 |