2024 ZAR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 35.2702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 31.3799.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8903 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0668 to the December average rate of 34.3469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 35.2702 was down 3.70% compared to the 2023 peak of 36.6265, 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 XAF 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 32.4158, compared to 33.7724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3566 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 2.3987 XAF (High: 34.1519 / Low: 31.7531). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6779 XAF (High: 34.6335 / Low: 33.9557).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2103 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 34.3469) against the same month in 2023 (average: 32.2963), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0506 (+6.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6970 | 31.3921 | 32.0668 |
| February | 32.4639 | 31.3799 | 31.9503 |
| March | 32.4099 | 31.6978 | 32.0004 |
| April | 32.8441 | 31.8724 | 32.3988 |
| May | 33.4580 | 32.1437 | 32.9519 |
| June | 34.1519 | 31.7531 | 33.1263 |
| July | 33.5380 | 32.8024 | 33.1537 |
| August | 33.4151 | 32.0599 | 32.9434 |
| September | 34.3417 | 33.0550 | 33.5627 |
| October | 34.6335 | 33.9557 | 34.2570 |
| November | 35.1131 | 33.6111 | 34.3707 |
| December | 35.2702 | 33.3896 | 34.3469 |