2014 XDR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.3394 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

15.8974 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.4738 ZAR

2014 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 17.3394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 15.8974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4421 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6644 to the December average rate of 16.7353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17.3394 was up 6.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 16.2516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,697 ZAR

2013 Average 73,314 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 79,487 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,210.38 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.9697

16.0139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 16.5073, compared to 16.4402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 1.1601 ZAR (High: 17.3394 / Low: 16.1794). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3339 ZAR (High: 16.4697 / Low: 16.1358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1601

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 16.6644) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.4747), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1897 (+23.67%).

2014 Avg (January) 16.6644

2013 Avg (January) 13.4747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.3394	16.1794	16.6644
February	17.2257	16.5334	16.8900
March	16.8320	16.2962	16.6303
April	16.5347	16.1178	16.3274
May	16.3476	15.8974	16.0935
June	16.6596	16.2919	16.4383
July	16.6287	16.1463	16.4330
August	16.4697	16.1358	16.2702
September	16.7546	16.0777	16.4660
October	16.8066	16.1016	16.4725
November	16.5528	15.9981	16.2643
December	17.1136	16.1148	16.7353