YEARLY HIGH
52.6270 KPW
YEARLY LOW
46.6092 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.1317 KPW

2024 ZAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 52.6270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 46.6092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0178 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.0027 to the December average rate of 49.3533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 52.6270 was down 2.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 53.7462, 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 2,631,348 KPW
2023 Average 2,441,483 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,330,459 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 300,888.79 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

51.6094
46.9298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KPW 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 48.0854, compared to 50.1780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.0854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.1780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 3.2196 KPW (High: 50.8388 / Low: 47.6193). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2737 KPW (High: 51.8608 / Low: 50.5871).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2196
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0959 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 51.1645) against the same month in 2023 (average: 47.4541), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7104 (+7.82%).

2024 Avg (September) 51.1645
2023 Avg (September) 47.4541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.1864 46.8547 48.0027
February 48.4365 46.6092 47.3197
March 48.4705 47.1528 47.7308
April 48.7760 46.6446 47.6609
May 49.8267 47.8843 48.8898
June 50.1834 47.4515 48.9085
July 50.1282 48.3731 49.3753
August 50.8241 48.0509 49.8318
September 52.6270 50.1084 51.1645
October 51.8608 50.5871 51.2194
November 52.0096 49.2254 50.1235
December 50.8388 47.6193 49.3533