2014 SVC to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3356 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1783 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2395 ZAR

2014 SVC to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SVC to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.3356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.1783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1572 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2400 to the December average rate of 1.3130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3356 was up 11.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,678 ZAR

2013 Average 5,515 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,892 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 786.17 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3254

1.1769

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.2227, compared to 1.2563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0864 ZAR (High: 1.2862 / Low: 1.1998). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 ZAR (High: 1.2291 / Low: 1.2079).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0864

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.3130) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1287 (+10.87%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.3130

2013 Avg (December) 1.1843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2862	1.1998	1.2400
February	1.2842	1.2259	1.2541
March	1.2454	1.2053	1.2285
April	1.2187	1.1898	1.2050
May	1.2064	1.1783	1.1893
June	1.2359	1.2084	1.2190
July	1.2310	1.2009	1.2182
August	1.2291	1.2079	1.2179
September	1.2847	1.2158	1.2541
October	1.2917	1.2413	1.2663
November	1.2907	1.2510	1.2682
December	1.3356	1.2579	1.3130