YEARLY HIGH
7.8279 NPR
YEARLY LOW
6.8664 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3072 NPR

2024 ZAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 7.8279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 6.8664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9615 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0915 to the December average rate of 7.4513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.8279 was down 0.24% compared to the 2023 peak of 7.8466, 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 391,394 NPR
2023 Average 358,243 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 343,320 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,073.99 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

7.7230
6.9157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NPR 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 7.1133, compared to 7.5012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.4416 NPR (High: 7.6551 / Low: 7.2135). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1842 NPR (High: 7.7513 / Low: 7.5671).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4416
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1403 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 7.6238) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.0027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6211 (+8.87%).

2024 Avg (September) 7.6238
2023 Avg (September) 7.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2832 6.9224 7.0915
February 7.1379 6.8664 6.9830
March 7.1275 6.9258 7.0412
April 7.2073 6.9071 7.0620
May 7.3781 7.1029 7.2450
June 7.4433 7.0315 7.2569
July 7.4319 7.1772 7.3355
August 7.5795 7.1721 7.4256
September 7.8279 7.4778 7.6238
October 7.7513 7.5671 7.6558
November 7.7994 7.3857 7.5154
December 7.6551 7.2135 7.4513