YEARLY HIGH
4.9814 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.5578 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7546 KGS

2024 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 4.9814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 4.5578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4236 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7605 to the December average rate of 4.7657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.9814 was down 2.64% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.1166, 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 249,068 KGS
2023 Average 238,242 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 227,888 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,180.35 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8742
4.6465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KGS 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 4.7416, compared to 4.7675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.3001 KGS (High: 4.9031 / Low: 4.6030). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1031 KGS (High: 4.9089 / Low: 4.8058).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0672 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 4.8087) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.8107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.04%).

2024 Avg (November) 4.8087
2023 Avg (November) 4.8107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8815 4.6494 4.7605
February 4.8071 4.6314 4.7012
March 4.8194 4.6838 4.7451
April 4.8299 4.6135 4.7164
May 4.8833 4.6661 4.7937
June 4.8678 4.6029 4.7327
July 4.7510 4.5578 4.6655
August 4.8396 4.5595 4.7160
September 4.9235 4.6918 4.7941
October 4.9089 4.8058 4.8552
November 4.9814 4.7147 4.8087
December 4.9031 4.6030 4.7657