2014 ZAR to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.2377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 8.5364.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7013 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8860 to the December average rate of 8.8872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.2377 was down 14.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 10.7657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
ZAR to VUV Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9157, compared to 8.8575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0582 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.7013 VUV (High: 9.2377 / Low: 8.5364). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1917 VUV (High: 8.9655 / Low: 8.7738).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2077 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 8.8860) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.3192), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4332 (-13.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2377 | 8.5364 | 8.8860 |
| February | 9.0070 | 8.6283 | 8.8100 |
| March | 9.0851 | 8.8002 | 8.9403 |
| April | 9.0810 | 8.8156 | 8.9313 |
| May | 9.2072 | 8.8954 | 9.0673 |
| June | 9.0574 | 8.7078 | 8.8596 |
| July | 8.9545 | 8.7099 | 8.8137 |
| August | 8.9655 | 8.7738 | 8.8596 |
| September | 8.9465 | 8.6635 | 8.7511 |
| October | 9.0786 | 8.7094 | 8.9119 |
| November | 9.0312 | 8.7724 | 8.9216 |
| December | 9.0509 | 8.7359 | 8.8872 |