YEARLY HIGH
0.0274 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0250 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0263 KWD

2014 ZAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.0274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0260 to the December average rate of 0.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0274 was down 17.67% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0332, 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 1,368 KWD
2013 Average 1,476 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,248 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.84 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0272
0.0253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KWD 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 0.0264, compared to 0.0262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 KWD (High: 0.0269 / Low: 0.0251). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0263).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0271) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-11.72%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0271
2013 Avg (May) 0.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0251 0.0260
February 0.0263 0.0252 0.0257
March 0.0267 0.0258 0.0262
April 0.0271 0.0264 0.0267
May 0.0274 0.0267 0.0271
June 0.0267 0.0261 0.0265
July 0.0269 0.0262 0.0265
August 0.0268 0.0263 0.0266
September 0.0267 0.0256 0.0261
October 0.0266 0.0255 0.0261
November 0.0266 0.0259 0.0263
December 0.0265 0.0250 0.0254