YEARLY HIGH
9.1853 JMD
YEARLY LOW
8.0374 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5377 JMD

2024 ZAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 9.1853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 8.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1479 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2707 to the December average rate of 8.5779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.1853 was up 0.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 9.1378, 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 459,264 JMD
2023 Average 417,880 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 401,868 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,395.97 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

9.0949
8.1161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to JMD 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 8.3086, compared to 8.7668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.5899 JMD (High: 8.8421 / Low: 8.2523). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1764 JMD (High: 9.0953 / Low: 8.9189).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5899
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2489 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 8.9290) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.1483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7807 (+9.58%).

2024 Avg (September) 8.9290
2023 Avg (September) 8.1483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4857 8.0742 8.2707
February 8.3569 8.0843 8.2222
March 8.3401 8.0374 8.1977
April 8.3950 8.0598 8.2123
May 8.6413 8.2766 8.4893
June 8.6829 8.1866 8.4595
July 8.7227 8.3893 8.5784
August 8.8717 8.3935 8.6754
September 9.1853 8.6946 8.9290
October 9.0953 8.9189 9.0133
November 9.1431 8.6530 8.8268
December 8.8421 8.2523 8.5779