YEARLY HIGH
710.3885 SYP
YEARLY LOW
130.1189 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.7889 SYP

2024 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 710.3885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 130.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 580.2697 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.0092 to the December average rate of 337.3152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 151.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 710.3885 was up 373.46% compared to the 2023 peak of 150.0431, 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 35,519,427 SYP
2023 Average 6,815,887 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 6,505,943 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,013,483.89 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

357.8364
111.5813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 134.2400, compared to 173.3377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.0977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.2400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.3377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 573.8903 SYP (High: 710.3885 / Low: 136.4982). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5557 SYP (High: 144.7797 / Low: 141.2241).

December Spread (Volatile) ±573.8903
October Spread (Stable) ±3.5557

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 3.0595 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 337.3152) against the same month in 2023 (average: 135.1304), the exchange rate shifted by +202.1847 (+149.62%).

2024 Avg (December) 337.3152
2023 Avg (December) 135.1304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.3136 130.8044 134.0092
February 135.2202 130.1189 132.1025
March 135.3150 131.6365 133.2501
April 136.1679 130.2179 133.0549
May 139.1013 133.6786 136.4855
June 140.0971 132.4705 136.5377
July 139.9430 135.0431 137.8409
August 141.8856 134.1438 139.1153
September 146.9187 139.8876 142.8359
October 144.7797 141.2241 142.9892
November 145.1952 137.4226 139.9297
December 710.3885 136.4982 337.3152