YEARLY HIGH
5.2591 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.4748 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9332 KGS

2014 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 5.2591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 4.4748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7843 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5800 to the December average rate of 5.0431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.2591 was down 6.10% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.6008, 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 262,953 KGS
2013 Average 251,703 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 223,738 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,215.42 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.2357
4.5204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KGS 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 4.8910, compared to 4.9754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.4493 KGS (High: 5.2312 / Low: 4.7819). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1168 KGS (High: 4.9297 / Low: 4.8129).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4493
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1591 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 5.1761) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.7749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4012 (+8.40%).

2014 Avg (November) 5.1761
2013 Avg (November) 4.7749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6875 4.4748 4.5800
February 4.8700 4.4820 4.6822
March 5.0997 4.8078 4.9863
April 5.2337 5.0740 5.1551
May 5.1517 4.9420 5.0508
June 4.9628 4.7939 4.8917
July 4.9297 4.8129 4.8670
August 4.9592 4.7990 4.8861
September 4.9959 4.8329 4.9064
October 5.2312 4.7819 4.9739
November 5.2591 5.0626 5.1761
December 5.2312 4.9280 5.0431