YEARLY HIGH
0.0313 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0276 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0293 ZAR

2014 KMF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KMF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0300 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0313 was up 6.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 ZAR
2013 Average 130 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 138 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.42 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0307
0.0279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0298, compared to 0.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0019 ZAR (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0294). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ZAR (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0293).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0300) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+26.85%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0300
2013 Avg (January) 0.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0313 0.0294 0.0300
February 0.0309 0.0298 0.0304
March 0.0306 0.0295 0.0302
April 0.0300 0.0292 0.0296
May 0.0297 0.0286 0.0290
June 0.0298 0.0293 0.0295
July 0.0298 0.0287 0.0293
August 0.0292 0.0286 0.0289
September 0.0291 0.0284 0.0288
October 0.0289 0.0279 0.0285
November 0.0285 0.0276 0.0281
December 0.0296 0.0279 0.0287