2014 MYR to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 MYR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the MYR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 3.4798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 3.1910.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2888 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2857 to the December average rate of 3.3027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.4798 was up 6.90% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.2552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
MYR to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2746, compared to 3.3538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0791 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1726 ZAR (High: 3.3750 / Low: 3.2024). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0442 ZAR (High: 3.2618 / Low: 3.2175).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0755 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 3.3894) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.1195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2699 (+8.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3750 | 3.2024 | 3.2857 |
| February | 3.3602 | 3.2708 | 3.3125 |
| March | 3.3099 | 3.2210 | 3.2754 |
| April | 3.2618 | 3.2175 | 3.2390 |
| May | 3.2846 | 3.1910 | 3.2208 |
| June | 3.3561 | 3.2892 | 3.3142 |
| July | 3.3777 | 3.3103 | 3.3477 |
| August | 3.3863 | 3.3155 | 3.3547 |
| September | 3.4527 | 3.3603 | 3.4143 |
| October | 3.4798 | 3.3089 | 3.3894 |
| November | 3.3777 | 3.2625 | 3.3138 |
| December | 3.3429 | 3.2147 | 3.3027 |