YEARLY HIGH
0.8421 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.7829 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8152 ZAR

2014 MXN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MXN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.8421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0592 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8218 to the December average rate of 0.7904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.8421 was up 4.38% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,107 ZAR
2013 Average 37,796 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 39,145 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,962.43 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8340
0.7865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.8158, compared to 0.8147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0362 ZAR (High: 0.8409 / Low: 0.8046). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 ZAR (High: 0.8119 / Low: 0.8007).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.8215) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0593 (+7.78%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.8215
2013 Avg (October) 0.7622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8409 0.8046 0.8218
February 0.8359 0.8085 0.8253
March 0.8243 0.8071 0.8141
April 0.8119 0.8007 0.8073
May 0.8209 0.7988 0.8048
June 0.8316 0.8138 0.8214
July 0.8291 0.8100 0.8210
August 0.8167 0.8044 0.8110
September 0.8408 0.8149 0.8300
October 0.8421 0.8067 0.8215
November 0.8307 0.7952 0.8141
December 0.8003 0.7829 0.7904