YEARLY HIGH
22.6434 HUF
YEARLY LOW
20.0392 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4486 HUF

2014 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 22.6434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 20.0392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6042 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4062 to the December average rate of 22.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 22.6434 was down 13.21% compared to the 2013 peak of 26.0888, 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 1,132,170 HUF
2013 Average 1,162,917 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,001,960 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,210.13 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

22.3715
20.2276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HUF 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 20.9300, compared to 21.9672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 1.3758 HUF (High: 22.6113 / Low: 21.2355). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2366 HUF (High: 21.2455 / Low: 21.0089).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3758
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2366

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2170 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 22.1281) against the same month in 2013 (average: 22.4697), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3416 (-1.52%).

2014 Avg (September) 22.1281
2013 Avg (September) 22.4697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.7041 20.0392 20.4062
February 21.0814 20.3894 20.6946
March 21.3148 20.7367 20.9731
April 21.2455 21.0089 21.0966
May 21.5167 20.9698 21.3124
June 21.4172 20.7965 21.0971
July 21.8957 21.1855 21.4622
August 22.4978 21.8229 22.1061
September 22.6434 21.6947 22.1281
October 22.4398 21.6173 21.9111
November 22.4440 21.8751 22.1928
December 22.6113 21.2355 22.0026