YEARLY HIGH
4.1931 DOP
YEARLY LOW
3.7711 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0055 DOP

2014 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 4.1931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.7711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4221 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9452 to the December average rate of 3.8461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.1931 was down 11.53% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.7396, 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 209,657 DOP
2013 Average 216,361 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 188,553 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,104.33 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.1820
3.8155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DOP 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 4.0318, compared to 3.9792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.2483 DOP (High: 4.0614 / Low: 3.8131). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 DOP (High: 4.1150 / Low: 4.0501).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2483
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0650

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 0.1103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 4.1515) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.4122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2607 (-5.91%).

2014 Avg (May) 4.1515
2013 Avg (May) 4.4122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0614 3.8131 3.9452
February 4.0289 3.8268 3.9255
March 4.0838 3.9540 4.0141
April 4.1456 4.0484 4.0886
May 4.1931 4.0956 4.1515
June 4.0995 4.0068 4.0658
July 4.1414 4.0287 4.0783
August 4.1150 4.0501 4.0795
September 4.0838 3.8634 3.9717
October 4.0174 3.8597 3.9431
November 4.0190 3.8689 3.9563
December 4.0074 3.7711 3.8461