YEARLY HIGH
0.6919 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.6114 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6536 EGP

2014 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.6919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0804 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6417 to the December average rate of 0.6221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6919 was down 11.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7786, 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 34,593 EGP
2013 Average 35,716 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 30,572 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,021.40 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6870
0.6162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to EGP 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 0.6564, compared to 0.6508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0433 EGP (High: 0.6616 / Low: 0.6183). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 EGP (High: 0.6768 / Low: 0.6646).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.6811) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0668 (-8.93%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.6811
2013 Avg (May) 0.7479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6616 0.6183 0.6417
February 0.6494 0.6193 0.6348
March 0.6606 0.6389 0.6479
April 0.6707 0.6550 0.6623
May 0.6919 0.6662 0.6811
June 0.6765 0.6611 0.6706
July 0.6803 0.6639 0.6706
August 0.6768 0.6646 0.6708
September 0.6701 0.6340 0.6512
October 0.6579 0.6312 0.6455
November 0.6534 0.6334 0.6448
December 0.6497 0.6114 0.6221