2014 MDL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8424 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.7250 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7751 ZAR

2014 MDL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MDL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.8424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.7250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1174 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8233 to the December average rate of 0.7453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.8424 was up 1.51% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,212 ZAR

2013 Average 3,845 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,625 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 586.80 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8315

0.7336

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.7926, compared to 0.7576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7926

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0496 ZAR (High: 0.8345 / Low: 0.7850). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 ZAR (High: 0.7712 / Low: 0.7561).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0496

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.8233) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0997 (+13.78%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.8233

2013 Avg (January) 0.7236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8424	0.8060	0.8233
February	0.8345	0.7850	0.8125
March	0.8185	0.7815	0.7997
April	0.7944	0.7765	0.7873
May	0.7838	0.7561	0.7663
June	0.7759	0.7557	0.7662
July	0.7712	0.7561	0.7634
August	0.7799	0.7602	0.7710
September	0.7838	0.7522	0.7678
October	0.7736	0.7393	0.7561
November	0.7586	0.7250	0.7418
December	0.7621	0.7338	0.7453