YEARLY HIGH
26.3486 KMF
YEARLY LOW
23.5250 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.8442 KMF

2024 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 26.3486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 23.5250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8237 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.0723 to the December average rate of 25.7693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 26.3486 was down 4.22% compared to the 2023 peak of 27.5088, 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 1,317,432 KMF
2023 Average 1,235,525 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,176,249 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,183.42 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

25.9643
23.7973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KMF 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 24.3303, compared to 25.3581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.3303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.3581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 1.7825 KMF (High: 25.6374 / Low: 23.8549). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4737 KMF (High: 24.2823 / Low: 23.8086).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7825
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1544 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 25.7837) against the same month in 2023 (average: 24.6222), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1615 (+4.72%).

2024 Avg (November) 25.7837
2023 Avg (November) 24.6222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.5713 23.5250 24.0723
February 24.4066 23.5574 23.9779
March 24.2823 23.8086 24.0298
April 24.6406 23.9740 24.3035
May 25.1210 24.1683 24.7596
June 25.6374 23.8549 24.8385
July 25.2953 24.5878 24.9190
August 25.1241 24.0815 24.7646
September 25.8238 24.8440 25.2128
October 25.9835 25.4850 25.6992
November 26.3486 25.2844 25.7837
December 26.3303 25.0416 25.7693