YEARLY HIGH
0.1954 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1709 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1844 BZD

2014 ZAR to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.1954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1838 to the December average rate of 0.1739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1954 was down 17.22% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2360, 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 9,768 BZD
2013 Average 10,384 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 8,546 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,221.47 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1950
0.1719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BZD 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 0.1870, compared to 0.1818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0124 BZD (High: 0.1895 / Low: 0.1771). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BZD (High: 0.1891 / Low: 0.1858).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.1931) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0222 (-10.31%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.1931
2013 Avg (May) 0.2153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1895 0.1771 0.1838
February 0.1846 0.1775 0.1815
March 0.1906 0.1824 0.1852
April 0.1934 0.1889 0.1910
May 0.1954 0.1893 0.1931
June 0.1890 0.1848 0.1873
July 0.1902 0.1855 0.1875
August 0.1891 0.1858 0.1874
September 0.1876 0.1766 0.1819
October 0.1838 0.1767 0.1803
November 0.1825 0.1770 0.1802
December 0.1815 0.1709 0.1739