YEARLY HIGH
994.2050 BYR
YEARLY LOW
855.3159 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
944.4113 BYR

2014 ZAR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 994.2050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 855.3159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.8890 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 883.6985 to the December average rate of 953.5086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 994.2050 was down 1.94% compared to the 2013 peak of 1013.8882, 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 49,710,248 BYR
2013 Average 46,205,448 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 42,765,796 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,944,452.03 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

983.8793
874.5912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BYR 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 924.5197, compared to 964.3030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.7833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 924.5197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 964.3030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 53.0158 BYR (High: 913.2413 / Low: 860.2255). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.5716 BYR (High: 981.8677 / Low: 961.2961).

February Spread (Volatile) ±53.0158
August Spread (Stable) ±20.5716

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 21.2634 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.2634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 974.7720) against the same month in 2013 (average: 911.9562), the exchange rate shifted by +62.8158 (+6.89%).

2014 Avg (November) 974.7720
2013 Avg (November) 911.9562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 907.0078 855.3159 883.6985
February 913.2413 860.2255 886.0729
March 936.6868 900.1560 914.9337
April 952.8898 931.5160 943.4889
May 977.0245 949.9481 965.2787
June 963.2460 940.6312 953.6454
July 978.9832 949.0799 962.2513
August 981.8677 961.2961 973.3544
September 983.2321 939.8770 958.2080
October 986.5677 937.4382 963.7234
November 994.2050 954.0093 974.7720
December 986.8448 938.6298 953.5086