2014 ZAR to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 ZAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the ZAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 8.7878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 7.3435.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4443 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7157 to the December average rate of 7.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.7878 was up 1.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.6387, 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 LRD 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 7.9456, compared to 8.3324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3868 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.7716 LRD (High: 8.5371 / Low: 7.7655). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1725 LRD (High: 8.6786 / Low: 8.5061).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2918 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 8.5985) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.5694), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0290 (+13.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8930 | 7.5600 | 7.7157 |
| February | 7.9766 | 7.6050 | 7.7961 |
| March | 8.1070 | 7.3435 | 7.6725 |
| April | 8.2526 | 8.0172 | 8.0920 |
| May | 8.3772 | 7.8259 | 8.1458 |
| June | 8.5371 | 7.7655 | 8.2516 |
| July | 8.7878 | 8.4024 | 8.5985 |
| August | 8.6786 | 8.5061 | 8.5951 |
| September | 8.5727 | 8.1102 | 8.3314 |
| October | 8.4195 | 8.0566 | 8.2576 |
| November | 8.3571 | 8.1172 | 8.2520 |
| December | 8.3114 | 7.8291 | 7.9601 |