YEARLY HIGH
0.0583 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0536 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0560 GBP

2014 ZAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.0583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0560 to the December average rate of 0.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0583 was down 22.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0748, 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 2,917 GBP
2013 Average 3,327 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,681 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235.51 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0574
0.0547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GBP 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 0.0560, compared to 0.0560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0038 GBP (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0536). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GBP (High: 0.0559 / Low: 0.0545).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.0572) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0609), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-6.04%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.0572
2013 Avg (November) 0.0609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0575 0.0536 0.0560
February 0.0559 0.0545 0.0551
March 0.0569 0.0552 0.0560
April 0.0573 0.0558 0.0566
May 0.0579 0.0561 0.0571
June 0.0565 0.0545 0.0554
July 0.0560 0.0542 0.0550
August 0.0568 0.0552 0.0562
September 0.0576 0.0547 0.0559
October 0.0575 0.0548 0.0562
November 0.0583 0.0560 0.0572
December 0.0577 0.0545 0.0557