YEARLY HIGH
4.3691 HTG
YEARLY LOW
3.5457 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1084 HTG

2014 ZAR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 4.3691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 3.5457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8234 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9578 to the December average rate of 4.0472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.3691 was down 12.30% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.9817, 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 218,455 HTG
2013 Average 221,222 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 177,286 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,168.83 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.3895
3.6144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HTG 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 4.0908, compared to 4.1261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.5513 HTG (High: 4.0970 / Low: 3.5457). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0952 HTG (High: 4.2912 / Low: 4.1960).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5513
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0952

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2788 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 4.3250) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.5653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2403 (-5.26%).

2014 Avg (May) 4.3250
2013 Avg (May) 4.5653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1635 3.7137 3.9578
February 4.0970 3.5457 3.6790
March 4.2165 4.0060 4.1174
April 4.2912 4.1960 4.2347
May 4.3691 4.2585 4.3250
June 4.2797 4.1755 4.2308
July 4.2689 4.1660 4.2102
August 4.2790 4.1707 4.2132
September 4.2084 3.9550 4.0803
October 4.1460 3.9559 4.0486
November 4.2384 4.0218 4.1572
December 4.2260 3.9828 4.0472