2014 ZAR to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1734 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.1529 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1650 AWG

2014 ZAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.1734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1650 to the December average rate of 0.1556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1734 was down 18.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2115, 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 8,670 AWG

2013 Average 9,309 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 7,647 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,023.08 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1731

0.1540

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ZAR to AWG 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 0.1672, compared to 0.1628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0115 AWG (High: 0.1704 / Low: 0.1589). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 AWG (High: 0.1694 / Low: 0.1662).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.1715) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0207 (-10.78%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.1715

2013 Avg (May) 0.1923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1704	0.1589	0.1650
February	0.1670	0.1593	0.1632
March	0.1693	0.1643	0.1665
April	0.1716	0.1671	0.1692
May	0.1734	0.1691	0.1715
June	0.1692	0.1655	0.1677
July	0.1703	0.1662	0.1679
August	0.1694	0.1662	0.1676
September	0.1677	0.1587	0.1630
October	0.1648	0.1574	0.1615
November	0.1635	0.1589	0.1615
December	0.1626	0.1529	0.1556