YEARLY HIGH
161.3048 TZS
YEARLY LOW
143.6890 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.4511 TZS

2014 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 161.3048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 143.6890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6158 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.3326 to the December average rate of 150.2522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 161.3048 was down 14.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 187.8967, 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 8,065,241 TZS
2013 Average 8,404,625 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 7,184,452 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 880,789.60 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

159.9234
146.9381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TZS 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 153.2388, compared to 153.6633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.2388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.6633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 11.8817 TZS (High: 158.2710 / Low: 146.3893). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8397 TZS (High: 157.1490 / Low: 154.3094).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.8817
August Spread (Stable) ±2.8397

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 5.0979 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 158.8413) against the same month in 2013 (average: 174.9415), the exchange rate shifted by -16.1002 (-9.20%).

2014 Avg (May) 158.8413
2013 Avg (May) 174.9415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.6867 143.6890 148.3326
February 151.4880 144.4759 148.0202
March 154.9737 149.6840 151.9767
April 156.9076 152.9584 155.0458
May 161.3048 156.4056 158.8413
June 158.8806 154.8852 157.2162
July 158.0073 154.3359 155.8610
August 157.1490 154.3094 156.0214
September 156.1536 148.6223 151.8518
October 157.1831 148.0962 152.6435
November 158.5520 151.0791 155.3501
December 158.2710 146.3893 150.2522