2014 SOS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0165 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0093 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0121 ZAR

2014 SOS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SOS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0165 was up 76.38% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82 ZAR

2013 Average 35 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 46 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.12 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0163

0.0092

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SOS 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 0.0106, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0106

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 ZAR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0125).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0157) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+76.96%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0157

2013 Avg (December) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0103	0.0093	0.0098
February	0.0105	0.0100	0.0103
March	0.0108	0.0102	0.0106
April	0.0109	0.0106	0.0108
May	0.0111	0.0105	0.0107
June	0.0116	0.0111	0.0114
July	0.0125	0.0115	0.0118
August	0.0128	0.0125	0.0126
September	0.0146	0.0127	0.0134
October	0.0147	0.0139	0.0142
November	0.0148	0.0141	0.0143
December	0.0165	0.0146	0.0157