YEARLY HIGH
15.6828 SYP
YEARLY LOW
12.5866 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0897 SYP

2014 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 15.6828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 12.5866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0962 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0541 to the December average rate of 15.3393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 15.6828 was up 11.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 14.1269, 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 784,141 SYP
2013 Average 491,423 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 629,330 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,810.41 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

15.5738
12.7602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 13.5810, compared to 14.5985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.9152 SYP (High: 15.6260 / Low: 14.7108). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3153 SYP (High: 14.1253 / Low: 13.8099).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9152
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2995 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 15.3393) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.5724), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7669 (+13.02%).

2014 Avg (December) 15.3393
2013 Avg (December) 13.5724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4195 12.5866 13.0541
February 13.3186 12.6089 12.9946
March 13.5834 13.0680 13.3079
April 14.0584 13.5078 13.8200
May 14.4799 14.0883 14.3044
June 14.1253 13.8099 14.0049
July 14.2363 13.9000 14.0346
August 14.3338 13.8982 14.1460
September 14.4148 13.9887 14.2152
October 15.1240 14.2366 14.6628
November 15.6260 14.7108 15.1930
December 15.6828 15.0886 15.3393