YEARLY HIGH
0.3097 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2743 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2909 PLN

2014 ZAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.3097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.2743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2825 to the December average rate of 0.2992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3097 was down 15.53% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3667, 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 15,487 PLN
2013 Average 16,428 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 13,716 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,771.14 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3072
0.2761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PLN 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 0.2848, compared to 0.2970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0220 PLN (High: 0.3095 / Low: 0.2876). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 PLN (High: 0.2894 / Low: 0.2853).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.3046) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.3046
2013 Avg (November) 0.3046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2881 0.2743 0.2825
February 0.2833 0.2756 0.2787
March 0.2869 0.2794 0.2826
April 0.2894 0.2853 0.2873
May 0.2961 0.2875 0.2925
June 0.2888 0.2824 0.2852
July 0.2934 0.2828 0.2872
August 0.3010 0.2913 0.2955
September 0.3018 0.2912 0.2959
October 0.3068 0.2936 0.2995
November 0.3097 0.3013 0.3046
December 0.3095 0.2876 0.2992