YEARLY HIGH
0.0518 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0457 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0488 LVL

2014 ZAR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0474 to the December average rate of 0.0497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0518 was down 17.08% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0625, 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 2,591 LVL
2013 Average 2,748 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 2,287 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.50 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0512
0.0463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LVL 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 0.0479, compared to 0.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0029 LVL (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0483). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LVL (High: 0.0490 / Low: 0.0479).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.0508) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.51%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.0508
2013 Avg (November) 0.0511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0486 0.0457 0.0474
February 0.0477 0.0461 0.0467
March 0.0487 0.0468 0.0474
April 0.0490 0.0479 0.0484
May 0.0499 0.0484 0.0493
June 0.0488 0.0477 0.0483
July 0.0496 0.0477 0.0485
August 0.0502 0.0485 0.0493
September 0.0507 0.0489 0.0496
October 0.0511 0.0491 0.0499
November 0.0518 0.0501 0.0508
December 0.0512 0.0483 0.0497