YEARLY HIGH
36.2448 KMF
YEARLY LOW
31.9762 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.1890 KMF

2014 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 36.2448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 31.9762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2686 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2914 to the December average rate of 34.7934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 36.2448 was down 17.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 44.0933, 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 1,812,239 KMF
2013 Average 1,928,517 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,598,808 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,431.42 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

35.8486
32.5855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KMF 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 33.5742, compared to 34.8039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.0688 KMF (High: 35.8720 / Low: 33.8032). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6065 KMF (High: 34.1817 / Low: 33.5751).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.0688
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7833 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 35.5767) against the same month in 2013 (average: 35.7644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1877 (-0.52%).

2014 Avg (November) 35.5767
2013 Avg (November) 35.7644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.0060 31.9762 33.2914
February 33.5033 32.3804 32.8575
March 33.8825 32.6646 33.1210
April 34.2152 33.3410 33.8013
May 35.0190 33.6973 34.4440
June 34.1817 33.5751 33.9299
July 34.8361 33.5493 34.0838
August 34.9834 34.2118 34.6200
September 35.2581 34.3348 34.6991
October 35.8506 34.5724 35.0502
November 36.2448 35.1222 35.5767
December 35.8720 33.8032 34.7934