2014 SDG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0541 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.8092 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9044 ZAR

2014 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.0541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 1.8092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2449 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9049 to the December average rate of 2.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.0541 was down 12.83% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.3564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,270 ZAR

2013 Average 10,696 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,046 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,224.52 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0369

1.8073

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.8786, compared to 1.9302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1323 ZAR (High: 1.9765 / Low: 1.8442). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 ZAR (High: 1.8880 / Low: 1.8557).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1323

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.0177) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2001 (+11.01%).

2014 Avg (December) 2.0177

2013 Avg (December) 1.8177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9765	1.8442	1.9049
February	1.9725	1.8817	1.9262
March	1.9159	1.8541	1.8885
April	1.8748	1.8280	1.8531
May	1.8515	1.8092	1.8265
June	1.8994	1.8552	1.8723
July	1.8897	1.8442	1.8713
August	1.8880	1.8557	1.8714
September	1.9802	1.8702	1.9270
October	1.9887	1.9106	1.9458
November	1.9840	1.9231	1.9479
December	2.0541	1.9315	2.0177