2014 ARS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6306 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.2650 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3406 ZAR

2014 ARS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.6306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.2650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3656 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5603 to the December average rate of 1.3456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6306 was down 14.67% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.9110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,153 ZAR

2013 Average 8,825 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,325 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,828.23 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5881

1.2549

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ARS to ZAR 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 1.3728, compared to 1.3085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3728

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.2576 ZAR (High: 1.6306 / Low: 1.3731). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 ZAR (High: 1.3305 / Low: 1.2996).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2576

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.5603) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.7741), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2138 (-12.05%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.5603

2013 Avg (January) 1.7741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6306	1.3731	1.5603
February	1.4216	1.3601	1.3956
March	1.3786	1.3180	1.3561
April	1.3332	1.2999	1.3178
May	1.3158	1.2789	1.2947
June	1.3305	1.2996	1.3123
July	1.3231	1.2866	1.3074
August	1.3016	1.2650	1.2827
September	1.3359	1.2689	1.3052
October	1.3406	1.2787	1.3073
November	1.3271	1.2856	1.3028
December	1.3669	1.2902	1.3456