2014 ZAR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 101.6142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 93.1283.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4859 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.2463 to the December average rate of 96.0906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 101.6142 was down 20.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 127.3239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
ZAR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98.1050, compared to 96.1890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9160 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 7.3636 KRW (High: 100.9028 / Low: 93.5392). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1211 KRW (High: 96.5345 / Low: 94.4133).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.9658 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 98.9649) against the same month in 2013 (average: 104.1957), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2308 (-5.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 100.5218 | 95.3562 | 98.2463 |
| February | 99.7224 | 96.4271 | 97.7260 |
| March | 101.1026 | 98.2158 | 99.6440 |
| April | 100.4886 | 97.5630 | 98.9086 |
| May | 99.5343 | 96.7137 | 98.5354 |
| June | 96.5345 | 94.4133 | 95.5696 |
| July | 97.7021 | 93.7980 | 95.8211 |
| August | 97.2277 | 95.0372 | 96.1400 |
| September | 95.7619 | 93.1283 | 94.2650 |
| October | 96.9016 | 93.8342 | 95.8521 |
| November | 101.6142 | 96.3716 | 98.9649 |
| December | 100.9028 | 93.5392 | 96.0906 |