YEARLY HIGH
0.1171 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1083 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1125 ZAR

2014 VUV to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the VUV to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.1171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1126 to the December average rate of 0.1125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1171 was up 6.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 586 ZAR
2013 Average 513 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 541 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.47 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1147
0.1099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.1122, compared to 0.1129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0089 ZAR (High: 0.1171 / Low: 0.1083). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ZAR (High: 0.1140 / Low: 0.1115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1126) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+16.07%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1126
2013 Avg (January) 0.0970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1171 0.1083 0.1126
February 0.1159 0.1110 0.1135
March 0.1136 0.1101 0.1119
April 0.1134 0.1101 0.1120
May 0.1124 0.1086 0.1103
June 0.1148 0.1104 0.1129
July 0.1148 0.1117 0.1135
August 0.1140 0.1115 0.1129
September 0.1154 0.1118 0.1143
October 0.1148 0.1101 0.1122
November 0.1140 0.1107 0.1121
December 0.1145 0.1105 0.1125