YEARLY HIGH
0.0887 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0795 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0844 CHF

2014 ZAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.0887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0833 to the December average rate of 0.0850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0887 was down 17.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1081, 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 4,435 CHF
2013 Average 4,821 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,975 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.62 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0875
0.0810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CHF 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 0.0833, compared to 0.0855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0058 CHF (High: 0.0853 / Low: 0.0795). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CHF (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0831).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.0870) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-2.81%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.0870
2013 Avg (November) 0.0895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0853 0.0795 0.0833
February 0.0829 0.0802 0.0816
March 0.0839 0.0809 0.0819
April 0.0847 0.0826 0.0837
May 0.0869 0.0834 0.0854
June 0.0847 0.0831 0.0840
July 0.0860 0.0828 0.0842
August 0.0862 0.0845 0.0853
September 0.0871 0.0842 0.0853
October 0.0878 0.0848 0.0860
November 0.0887 0.0858 0.0870
December 0.0876 0.0825 0.0850