2014 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

780.7825 LAK

YEARLY LOW

691.6414 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

742.5689 LAK

2014 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 780.7825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 691.6414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.1410 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 740.0681 to the December average rate of 703.2887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 780.7825 was down 17.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 942.2905, 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 39,039,124 LAK

2013 Average 40,804,778 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 34,582,072 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,457,051.57 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

780.6534

696.2555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 751.8749, compared to 733.2629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.6121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 751.8749

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 733.2629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 50.7752 LAK (High: 763.4507 / Low: 712.6755). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4783 LAK (High: 761.5904 / Low: 749.1121).

January Spread (Volatile) ±50.7752

August Spread (Stable) ±12.4783

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 23.2137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.2137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 773.6203) against the same month in 2013 (average: 824.2984), the exchange rate shifted by -50.6781 (-6.15%).

2014 Avg (May) 773.6203

2013 Avg (May) 824.2984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	763.4507	712.6755	740.0681
February	748.9309	715.5249	731.6473
March	762.2625	737.8149	747.9869
April	773.0761	754.5212	762.7119
May	780.7825	763.8906	773.6203
June	763.1759	744.7540	755.2151
July	766.3780	747.8185	755.2637
August	761.5904	749.1121	754.9401
September	754.8255	713.5769	732.9655
October	740.3361	711.1503	726.6168
November	735.9717	713.8058	726.5024
December	732.6525	691.6414	703.2887