2014 ZAR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7516 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.6528 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7140 GTQ

2014 ZAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.7516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0987 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7233 to the December average rate of 0.6636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7516 was down 19.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9341, 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 37,579 GTQ

2013 Average 40,856 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 32,642 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,936.83 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7511

0.6557

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GTQ 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 0.7269, compared to 0.7011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7269

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0505 GTQ (High: 0.7469 / Low: 0.6963). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 GTQ (High: 0.7415 / Low: 0.7264).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.7432) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0931 (-11.13%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.7432

2013 Avg (May) 0.8363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7469	0.6963	0.7233
February	0.7226	0.6952	0.7083
March	0.7330	0.7089	0.7194
April	0.7460	0.7261	0.7353
May	0.7516	0.7332	0.7432
June	0.7394	0.7224	0.7321
July	0.7421	0.7203	0.7290
August	0.7415	0.7264	0.7326
September	0.7288	0.6809	0.7043
October	0.7006	0.6774	0.6903
November	0.6957	0.6738	0.6867
December	0.6947	0.6528	0.6636