2014 ZAR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1940 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1711 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1845 BBD

2014 ZAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.1940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0229 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1844 to the December average rate of 0.1740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1940 was down 17.91% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,700 BBD

2013 Average 10,399 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 8,556 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,144.84 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1941

0.1722

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BBD 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 0.1870, compared to 0.1820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0128 BBD (High: 0.1904 / Low: 0.1776). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BBD (High: 0.1893 / Low: 0.1859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.1922) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2148), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0225 (-10.49%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.1922

2013 Avg (May) 0.2148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1904	0.1776	0.1844
February	0.1866	0.1779	0.1824
March	0.1896	0.1836	0.1861
April	0.1923	0.1875	0.1896
May	0.1940	0.1895	0.1922
June	0.1892	0.1849	0.1876
July	0.1902	0.1857	0.1876
August	0.1893	0.1859	0.1876
September	0.1874	0.1773	0.1821
October	0.1840	0.1761	0.1805
November	0.1827	0.1774	0.1804
December	0.1817	0.1711	0.1740

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