2014 SBD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5623 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.4080 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4833 ZAR

2014 SBD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.5623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.4080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1543 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5044 to the December average rate of 1.5196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5623 was up 6.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,812 ZAR

2013 Average 6,742 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,040 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.33 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5291

1.4146

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.4728, compared to 1.4938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4728

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1025 ZAR (High: 1.5623 / Low: 1.4598). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 ZAR (High: 1.4627 / Low: 1.4320).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1025

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.5044) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2676 (+21.63%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.5044

2013 Avg (January) 1.2368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5623	1.4598	1.5044
February	1.5500	1.4743	1.5097
March	1.4986	1.4519	1.4785
April	1.4627	1.4320	1.4497
May	1.4439	1.4080	1.4242
June	1.4986	1.4488	1.4704
July	1.4904	1.4510	1.4732
August	1.4899	1.4538	1.4738
September	1.5313	1.4679	1.5051
October	1.5379	1.4727	1.5005
November	1.5151	1.4655	1.4905
December	1.5502	1.4661	1.5196