YEARLY HIGH
78.9877 RWF
YEARLY LOW
66.0008 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.9694 RWF

2024 ZAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 78.9877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 66.0008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9869 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.7701 to the December average rate of 75.8584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 78.9877 was up 14.55% compared to the 2023 peak of 68.9575, 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 3,949,386 RWF
2023 Average 3,139,533 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,300,042 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 649,343.83 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

78.0029
66.0713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to RWF 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 68.8032, compared to 75.1357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.8032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.1357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 5.7634 RWF (High: 78.6314 / Low: 72.8680). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2649 RWF (High: 78.2219 / Low: 75.9571).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.7634
October Spread (Stable) ±2.2649

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 0.7558 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 76.2528) against the same month in 2023 (average: 66.5981), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6548 (+14.50%).

2024 Avg (November) 76.2528
2023 Avg (November) 66.5981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.5714 66.4928 67.7701
February 68.6184 66.0008 67.0656
March 69.3397 66.8869 68.0782
April 69.8770 66.6828 68.2978
May 71.7505 69.2194 70.5074
June 73.2021 68.7263 71.1000
July 73.2775 70.7444 72.0444
August 75.4365 70.4480 73.3021
September 78.5847 74.3831 76.3478
October 78.2219 75.9571 77.0086
November 78.9877 74.8226 76.2528
December 78.6314 72.8680 75.8584