YEARLY HIGH
3.7351 MZN
YEARLY LOW
3.2009 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4876 MZN

2024 ZAR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 3.7351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 3.2009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5342 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4026 to the December average rate of 3.5018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.7351 was down 2.12% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.8160, 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 186,753 MZN
2023 Average 173,264 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 160,044 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,708.95 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.6638
3.3310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MZN 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 3.4134, compared to 3.5618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.2900 MZN (High: 3.4909 / Low: 3.2009). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0893 MZN (High: 3.6810 / Low: 3.5917).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2900
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0893

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 0.0769 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 3.6311) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.3687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2624 (+7.79%).

2024 Avg (September) 3.6311
2023 Avg (September) 3.3687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4909 3.2009 3.4026
February 3.4376 3.3067 3.3587
March 3.4414 3.3452 3.3888
April 3.4631 3.3195 3.3872
May 3.5377 3.3998 3.4710
June 3.5616 3.3704 3.4720
July 3.5591 3.4318 3.5050
August 3.6085 3.4121 3.5376
September 3.7351 3.5549 3.6311
October 3.6810 3.5917 3.6361
November 3.6930 3.4950 3.5592
December 3.6096 3.3773 3.5018