YEARLY HIGH
0.1071 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0987 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1023 AUD

2014 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 0.0987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1041 to the December average rate of 0.1057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1071 was down 6.12% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1141, 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 5,355 AUD
2013 Average 5,375 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,934 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 420.97 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1063
0.0994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AUD 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 0.1023, compared to 0.1024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 AUD (High: 0.1071 / Low: 0.1016). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AUD (High: 0.1025 / Low: 0.1011).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1041) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-4.17%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1041
2013 Avg (January) 0.1086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1071 0.1016 0.1041
February 0.1041 0.1006 0.1018
March 0.1042 0.1009 0.1025
April 0.1025 0.1011 0.1018
May 0.1051 0.1018 0.1033
June 0.1016 0.0989 0.1001
July 0.1012 0.0987 0.1000
August 0.1016 0.0999 0.1008
September 0.1018 0.0997 0.1007
October 0.1042 0.1012 0.1030
November 0.1070 0.1023 0.1043
December 0.1069 0.1042 0.1057