YEARLY HIGH
42.0968 AMD
YEARLY LOW
35.9969 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.4711 AMD

2014 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 42.0968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 35.9969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1000 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.4363 to the December average rate of 40.0237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 42.0968 was down 11.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 47.6909, 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 2,104,842 AMD
2013 Average 2,144,747 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,799,843 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304,998.55 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

40.3292
36.6628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 38.7377, compared to 38.2045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.2045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.8710 AMD (High: 42.0968 / Low: 39.2259). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7847 AMD (High: 39.0039 / Low: 38.2192).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.8710
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.4723 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 40.0237) against the same month in 2013 (average: 39.4619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5618 (+1.42%).

2014 Avg (December) 40.0237
2013 Avg (December) 39.4619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.8893 36.2203 37.4363
February 38.7828 36.6615 37.7937
March 39.4717 38.3219 38.7931
April 40.1350 39.0154 39.5511
May 40.4028 39.4296 40.0084
June 39.3548 38.3717 38.8436
July 39.0039 38.2192 38.5579
August 39.1691 38.3418 38.7075
September 38.5096 36.1235 37.2352
October 37.8390 35.9969 36.9684
November 39.2147 36.7166 37.7344
December 42.0968 39.2259 40.0237