2024 ZAR to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 ZAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the ZAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.0585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0518.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0533 to the December average rate of 0.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0585 was down 2.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
ZAR to USD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0534, compared to 0.0558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.0036 USD (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0529). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 USD (High: 0.0576 / Low: 0.0562).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0012 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 0.0568) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+7.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0547 | 0.0521 | 0.0533 |
| February | 0.0538 | 0.0518 | 0.0526 |
| March | 0.0539 | 0.0524 | 0.0530 |
| April | 0.0542 | 0.0518 | 0.0530 |
| May | 0.0554 | 0.0532 | 0.0543 |
| June | 0.0558 | 0.0527 | 0.0543 |
| July | 0.0557 | 0.0537 | 0.0549 |
| August | 0.0565 | 0.0534 | 0.0554 |
| September | 0.0585 | 0.0557 | 0.0568 |
| October | 0.0576 | 0.0562 | 0.0569 |
| November | 0.0578 | 0.0547 | 0.0557 |
| December | 0.0565 | 0.0529 | 0.0548 |