YEARLY HIGH
4.3263 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.8159 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0151 ZAR

2014 XCD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XCD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 4.3263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 3.8159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5104 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0171 to the December average rate of 4.2562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.3263 was up 10.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.9002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,631 ZAR
2013 Average 17,856 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 19,079 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,551.80 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.2966
3.8112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 3.9598, compared to 4.0704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.2804 ZAR (High: 4.1683 / Low: 3.8879). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0711 ZAR (High: 3.9822 / Low: 3.9110).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2804
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0711

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0825 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 4.2562) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.8361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4200 (+10.95%).

2014 Avg (December) 4.2562
2013 Avg (December) 3.8361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1683 3.8879 4.0171
February 4.1615 3.9678 4.0604
March 4.0330 3.9038 3.9779
April 3.9477 3.8500 3.9042
May 3.9074 3.8159 3.8517
June 4.0034 3.9136 3.9474
July 3.9861 3.8923 3.9460
August 3.9822 3.9110 3.9465
September 4.1758 3.9505 4.0667
October 4.2036 4.0231 4.1024
November 4.1723 4.0532 4.1050
December 4.3263 4.0745 4.2562