YEARLY HIGH
0.2347 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2058 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2168 BRL

2014 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.2058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2192 to the December average rate of 0.2301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2347 was down 3.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2421, 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 11,733 BRL
2013 Average 11,189 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10,291 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,442.35 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2323
0.2065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BRL 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 0.2146, compared to 0.2191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0144 BRL (High: 0.2291 / Low: 0.2147). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BRL (High: 0.2155 / Low: 0.2120).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.2297) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+1.99%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.2297
2013 Avg (November) 0.2253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2249 0.2158 0.2192
February 0.2207 0.2147 0.2172
March 0.2200 0.2134 0.2165
April 0.2141 0.2091 0.2117
May 0.2155 0.2120 0.2135
June 0.2128 0.2072 0.2094
July 0.2119 0.2058 0.2086
August 0.2153 0.2098 0.2126
September 0.2172 0.2089 0.2125
October 0.2291 0.2147 0.2211
November 0.2347 0.2239 0.2297
December 0.2338 0.2261 0.2301