YEARLY HIGH
87.3035 KPW
YEARLY LOW
76.9999 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.0433 KPW

2014 ZAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 87.3035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 76.9999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3036 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.9600 to the December average rate of 78.2955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 87.3035 was down 17.91% compared to the 2013 peak of 106.3526, 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 4,365,173 KPW
2013 Average 4,679,650 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,849,994 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 515,178.94 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

87.3234
77.4748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KPW 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 84.1713, compared to 81.9153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.1713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.9153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 5.7683 KPW (High: 85.6910 / Low: 79.9227). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5215 KPW (High: 85.1801 / Low: 83.6586).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.7683
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5215

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8708 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 86.5027) against the same month in 2013 (average: 96.6383), the exchange rate shifted by -10.1356 (-10.49%).

2014 Avg (May) 86.5027
2013 Avg (May) 96.6383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.6910 79.9227 82.9600
February 83.9642 80.0522 82.0639
March 85.3371 82.6047 83.7608
April 86.5318 84.3914 85.3368
May 87.3035 85.2756 86.5027
June 85.1253 83.2156 84.4036
July 85.6079 83.5771 84.4337
August 85.1801 83.6586 84.4228
September 84.3297 79.7803 81.9507
October 82.8061 79.2533 81.2228
November 82.2088 79.8492 81.1664
December 81.7601 76.9999 78.2955