YEARLY HIGH
0.5166 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4416 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4680 ZAR

2014 UYU to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the UYU to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.5166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.4416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0750 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5083 to the December average rate of 0.4777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5166 was up 2.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,583 ZAR
2013 Average 2,366 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,208 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.94 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5142
0.4440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.4760, compared to 0.4600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0382 ZAR (High: 0.5145 / Low: 0.4763). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 ZAR (High: 0.4668 / Low: 0.4566).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.5083) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0530 (+11.64%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.5083
2013 Avg (January) 0.4553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5166 0.4949 0.5083
February 0.5145 0.4763 0.4929
March 0.4869 0.4644 0.4777
April 0.4668 0.4566 0.4614
May 0.4580 0.4473 0.4516
June 0.4707 0.4588 0.4641
July 0.4682 0.4572 0.4641
August 0.4603 0.4416 0.4498
September 0.4576 0.4439 0.4521
October 0.4613 0.4492 0.4543
November 0.4693 0.4553 0.4617
December 0.4838 0.4642 0.4777