2014 BHD to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BHD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BHD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 31.0044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 27.3430.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6614 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7860 to the December average rate of 30.4959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 31.0044 was up 10.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 27.9610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BHD to ZAR 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 28.3721, compared to 29.1644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7923 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 1.8596 ZAR (High: 29.8688 / Low: 28.0092). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5101 ZAR (High: 28.5325 / Low: 28.0224).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5909 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 30.4959) against the same month in 2013 (average: 27.4919), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0040 (+10.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8688 | 28.0092 | 28.7860 |
| February | 29.7989 | 28.4310 | 29.0935 |
| March | 28.8974 | 27.9804 | 28.5026 |
| April | 28.2858 | 27.5877 | 27.9702 |
| May | 27.9927 | 27.3430 | 27.5982 |
| June | 28.6865 | 28.0406 | 28.2823 |
| July | 28.5651 | 27.8834 | 28.2739 |
| August | 28.5325 | 28.0224 | 28.2730 |
| September | 29.9122 | 28.2839 | 29.1362 |
| October | 30.1244 | 28.8298 | 29.3931 |
| November | 29.8910 | 29.0376 | 29.4145 |
| December | 31.0044 | 29.1977 | 30.4959 |