YEARLY HIGH
2.0200 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.5422 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8074 SRD

2024 ZAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 2.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 1.5422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4778 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9568 to the December average rate of 1.9313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 2.0200 was down 7.63% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.1867, 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 101,000 SRD
2023 Average 99,164 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 77,110 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,890.02 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.9960
1.5579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SRD 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 1.8391, compared to 1.7756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.1912 SRD (High: 1.9523 / Low: 1.7611). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 SRD (High: 1.9058 / Low: 1.8408).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1912
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0745 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 1.9595) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.0495), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0900 (-4.39%).

2024 Avg (November) 1.9595
2023 Avg (November) 2.0495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0051 1.8970 1.9568
February 1.9767 1.8324 1.9010
March 1.9058 1.8408 1.8684
April 1.8833 1.7894 1.8331
May 1.8193 1.7101 1.7718
June 1.7393 1.6589 1.7035
July 1.6780 1.5650 1.6289
August 1.6266 1.5422 1.5944
September 1.7952 1.6082 1.6893
October 1.9523 1.7611 1.8504
November 2.0200 1.9206 1.9595
December 1.9886 1.8598 1.9313