YEARLY HIGH
8.9289 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.2292 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5582 ZAR

2014 BND to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BND to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 8.9289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 8.2292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6998 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5271 to the December average rate of 8.7338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.9289 was up 7.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.3412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,645 ZAR
2013 Average 38,549 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 41,146 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,498.78 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.7761
8.2683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 8.4845, compared to 8.6320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.5146 ZAR (High: 8.8250 / Low: 8.3104). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1368 ZAR (High: 8.6066 / Low: 8.4698).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5146
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1774 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 8.7338) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.2274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5064 (+6.15%).

2014 Avg (December) 8.7338
2013 Avg (December) 8.2274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8250 8.3104 8.5271
February 8.8043 8.4769 8.6594
March 8.5597 8.3757 8.4820
April 8.4859 8.3277 8.4029
May 8.4192 8.2292 8.3106
June 8.6352 8.4344 8.5249
July 8.6404 8.4672 8.5748
August 8.6066 8.4698 8.5381
September 8.8538 8.5099 8.6917
October 8.8607 8.5209 8.6918
November 8.7317 8.4282 8.5617
December 8.9289 8.4283 8.7338