YEARLY HIGH
5.8897 BTN
YEARLY LOW
5.3682 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6287 BTN

2014 ZAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.8897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 5.3682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5215 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7215 to the December average rate of 5.4600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.8897 was down 10.11% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.5525, 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 294,485 BTN
2013 Average 303,442 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 268,409 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,076.50 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.7477
5.4338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BTN 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 5.6832, compared to 5.5743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.3346 BTN (High: 5.8897 / Low: 5.5551). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1340 BTN (High: 5.7814 / Low: 5.6474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3346
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1692 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 5.7215) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.1933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4718 (-7.62%).

2014 Avg (January) 5.7215
2013 Avg (January) 6.1933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8897 5.5551 5.7215
February 5.7852 5.5737 5.6745
March 5.7712 5.5966 5.6754
April 5.7814 5.6474 5.7215
May 5.7951 5.5986 5.7051
June 5.6783 5.5180 5.6013
July 5.7170 5.5538 5.6339
August 5.7839 5.6491 5.7084
September 5.6702 5.4487 5.5393
October 5.6496 5.4250 5.5398
November 5.6437 5.4557 5.5644
December 5.6413 5.3682 5.4600