2014 ZAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5527 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.4868 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5255 SDG

2014 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.5527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.4868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0659 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5251 to the December average rate of 0.4957, 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 0.5527 was down 1.39% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5605, 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 27,637 SDG

2013 Average 23,499 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 24,342 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,295.15 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5527

0.4906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SDG 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 0.5325, compared to 0.5185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0363 SDG (High: 0.5422 / Low: 0.5059). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SDG (High: 0.5389 / Low: 0.5297).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.5475) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0737 (+15.56%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.5475

2013 Avg (May) 0.4738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5422	0.5059	0.5251
February	0.5314	0.5070	0.5192
March	0.5393	0.5220	0.5296
April	0.5471	0.5334	0.5396
May	0.5527	0.5401	0.5475
June	0.5390	0.5265	0.5341
July	0.5423	0.5292	0.5344
August	0.5389	0.5297	0.5344
September	0.5347	0.5050	0.5191
October	0.5234	0.5029	0.5140
November	0.5200	0.5040	0.5134
December	0.5177	0.4868	0.4957