2014 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

420.0750 SLL

YEARLY LOW

363.7397 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

400.4432 SLL

2014 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 420.0750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 363.7397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.3353 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 398.9010 to the December average rate of 373.9562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 420.0750 was down 18.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 513.7424, 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 21,003,750 SLL

2013 Average 22,478,050 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 18,186,984 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,816,766.25 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

420.5184

369.7233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 404.8696, compared to 396.0168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 404.8696

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 396.0168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 33.9628 SLL (High: 397.7025 / Low: 363.7397). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1304 SLL (High: 413.7281 / Low: 404.5978).

December Spread (Volatile) ±33.9628

August Spread (Stable) ±9.1304

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 19.6986 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 416.2854) against the same month in 2013 (average: 462.8506), the exchange rate shifted by -46.5651 (-10.06%).

2014 Avg (May) 416.2854

2013 Avg (May) 462.8506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	411.5074	384.3246	398.9010
February	403.3704	385.4515	394.7146
March	409.9278	397.0457	402.9506
April	415.4969	402.5865	409.9670
May	420.0750	409.5754	416.2854
June	411.2993	399.8972	406.3992
July	414.6002	401.5199	407.6458
August	413.7281	404.5978	409.8685
September	410.7167	387.0293	397.4162
October	402.8678	383.7329	393.5593
November	398.7430	386.6770	393.6548
December	397.7025	363.7397	373.9562