YEARLY HIGH
0.3221 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2813 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3041 SRD

2014 ZAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.3221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0408 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3028 to the December average rate of 0.2864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3221 was down 16.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3870, 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 16,105 SRD
2013 Average 17,064 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 14,063 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,041.41 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3204
0.2833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SRD 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 0.3077, compared to 0.3004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0210 SRD (High: 0.3126 / Low: 0.2916). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 SRD (High: 0.3129 / Low: 0.3059).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.3173) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0347 (-9.86%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.3173
2013 Avg (May) 0.3520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3126 0.2916 0.3028
February 0.3063 0.2924 0.2996
March 0.3122 0.3014 0.3057
April 0.3156 0.3074 0.3104
May 0.3221 0.3087 0.3173
June 0.3129 0.3059 0.3105
July 0.3155 0.3063 0.3100
August 0.3148 0.3049 0.3096
September 0.3120 0.2933 0.3003
October 0.3048 0.2913 0.2985
November 0.3037 0.2935 0.2975
December 0.2981 0.2813 0.2864