YEARLY HIGH
16.6046 NGN
YEARLY LOW
14.4495 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2267 NGN

2014 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 16.6046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 14.4495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1551 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7573 to the December average rate of 15.8346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.6046 was down 10.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.4881, 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 830,229 NGN
2013 Average 827,721 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 722,475 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,753.66 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

15.9424
14.6496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NGN 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 15.2083, compared to 15.2450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 1.4063 NGN (High: 16.1492 / Low: 14.7428). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2966 NGN (High: 15.3987 / Low: 15.1021).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4063
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3437 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 15.8346) against the same month in 2013 (average: 15.3570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4776 (+3.11%).

2014 Avg (December) 15.8346
2013 Avg (December) 15.3570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2582 14.4495 14.7573
February 15.3880 14.4627 14.9419
March 15.6461 15.1310 15.3336
April 15.6776 15.0822 15.3801
May 15.7578 15.0948 15.5445
June 15.4732 15.0981 15.2925
July 15.3987 15.1021 15.2229
August 15.3544 14.9812 15.2006
September 15.2309 14.5169 14.8569
October 15.2237 14.4603 14.8662
November 16.1492 14.7428 15.4888
December 16.6046 15.3599 15.8346