YEARLY HIGH
8.7878 LRD
YEARLY LOW
7.3435 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1390 LRD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 439,389 LRD
2013 Average 398,014 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 367,175 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,213.80 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.6911
7.5799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7716
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2014 Avg (July) 8.5985
2013 Avg (July) 7.5694

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