YEARLY HIGH
249.8986 MGA
YEARLY LOW
202.6760 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
227.8972 MGA

2014 ZAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 249.8986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 202.6760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.2226 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.9288 to the December average rate of 226.2334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 249.8986 was down 6.62% compared to the 2013 peak of 267.6083, 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 12,494,928 MGA
2013 Average 11,510,241 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 10,133,799 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,361,128.64 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

247.9531
205.3811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MGA 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 219.4496, compared to 236.3448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.8952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 219.4496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.3448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 22.8971 MGA (High: 241.3871 / Low: 218.4900). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2579 MGA (High: 227.5205 / Low: 220.2626).

December Spread (Volatile) ±22.8971
April Spread (Stable) ±7.2579

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 18.1721 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 243.5966) against the same month in 2013 (average: 224.8883), the exchange rate shifted by +18.7083 (+8.32%).

2014 Avg (October) 243.5966
2013 Avg (October) 224.8883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.4751 202.6760 208.9288
February 218.0220 205.0321 211.8733
March 222.5698 214.8126 218.3736
April 227.5205 220.2626 223.6075
May 232.7223 224.8061 228.4206
June 229.3054 220.9089 225.4938
July 235.9836 225.3827 230.5340
August 239.8368 230.8119 236.5667
September 241.7056 233.9149 236.7327
October 249.8986 235.4681 243.5966
November 248.2617 240.2410 244.4055
December 241.3871 218.4900 226.2334