YEARLY HIGH
437.7645 PYG
YEARLY LOW
388.5826 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
411.7271 PYG

2014 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 437.7645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 388.5826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.1819 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 426.8193 to the December average rate of 402.9076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 437.7645 was down 12.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 502.7025, 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 21,888,225 PYG
2013 Average 22,385,454 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 19,429,131 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,459,094.37 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

430.0462
391.3239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PYG 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 418.5413, compared to 404.9129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 418.5413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 404.9129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 26.7795 PYG (High: 425.5357 / Low: 398.7562). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8978 PYG (High: 403.8662 / Low: 395.9685).

October Spread (Volatile) ±26.7795
August Spread (Stable) ±7.8978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 15.7435 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 426.8193) against the same month in 2013 (average: 480.3369), the exchange rate shifted by -53.5175 (-11.14%).

2014 Avg (January) 426.8193
2013 Avg (January) 480.3369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 437.7645 415.1255 426.8193
February 421.7334 404.1597 413.2228
March 420.8628 405.6489 411.8290
April 427.9339 415.3795 420.6992
May 429.2247 419.7795 425.3689
June 419.0398 407.6754 413.3084
July 413.2887 390.9541 400.6168
August 403.8662 395.9685 400.5982
September 401.0073 388.5826 394.5508
October 425.5357 398.7562 412.1529
November 424.9167 410.2600 418.6512
December 420.6803 396.1471 402.9076