YEARLY HIGH
0.2235 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1901 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2030 ZAR

2014 KGS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.1901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2184 to the December average rate of 0.1983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2235 was up 4.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,117 ZAR
2013 Average 996 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 951 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.64 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2209
0.1907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.2048, compared to 0.2011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0180 ZAR (High: 0.2091 / Low: 0.1912). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 ZAR (High: 0.2078 / Low: 0.2029).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.2184) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+18.18%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.2184
2013 Avg (January) 0.1848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2235 0.2133 0.2184
February 0.2231 0.2053 0.2137
March 0.2080 0.1961 0.2006
April 0.1971 0.1911 0.1940
May 0.2023 0.1941 0.1980
June 0.2086 0.2015 0.2044
July 0.2078 0.2029 0.2055
August 0.2084 0.2016 0.2047
September 0.2069 0.2002 0.2038
October 0.2091 0.1912 0.2012
November 0.1975 0.1901 0.1932
December 0.2029 0.1912 0.1983