2014 JPY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1110 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0929 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1026 ZAR

2014 JPY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JPY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1044 to the December average rate of 0.0962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1110 was up 4.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,514 ZAR

2013 Average 49,389 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 46,464 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,050.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1086

0.0943

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.1044, compared to 0.1008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0103 ZAR (High: 0.1101 / Low: 0.0998). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 ZAR (High: 0.1030 / Low: 0.1016).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.1074) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+12.59%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.1074

2013 Avg (February) 0.0954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1101	0.0998	0.1044
February	0.1110	0.1049	0.1074
March	0.1071	0.1023	0.1050
April	0.1044	0.1018	0.1029
May	0.1037	0.1010	0.1022
June	0.1059	0.1031	0.1045
July	0.1060	0.1033	0.1048
August	0.1053	0.1023	0.1035
September	0.1030	0.1016	0.1023
October	0.1044	0.0987	0.1026
November	0.0983	0.0929	0.0955
December	0.0997	0.0930	0.0962