YEARLY HIGH
6.4164 XPF
YEARLY LOW
5.7086 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0205 XPF

2024 ZAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 6.4164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 5.7086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7077 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8336 to the December average rate of 6.2484, 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 6.4164 was down 3.70% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.6631, 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 320,818 XPF
2023 Average 299,111 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 285,432 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,386.05 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

6.2968
5.7684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XPF 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 5.8971, compared to 6.1439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.4364 XPF (High: 6.2129 / Low: 5.7765). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1233 XPF (High: 6.3005 / Low: 6.1772).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4364
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 6.2484) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.8753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3730 (+6.35%).

2024 Avg (December) 6.2484
2023 Avg (December) 5.8753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9482 5.7108 5.8336
February 5.9058 5.7086 5.8124
March 5.8960 5.7665 5.8215
April 5.9750 5.7982 5.8940
May 6.0867 5.8476 5.9946
June 6.2129 5.7765 6.0263
July 6.1012 5.9674 6.0313
August 6.0789 5.8323 5.9931
September 6.2474 6.0134 6.1057
October 6.3005 6.1772 6.2320
November 6.3878 6.1145 6.2527
December 6.4164 6.0742 6.2484