2014 ZAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2232 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2054 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2153 WST

2014 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.2232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2148 to the December average rate of 0.2090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2232 was down 17.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2702, 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 11,158 WST

2013 Average 12,021 WST

Yearly Trough Low 10,269 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 888.83 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2210

0.2079

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to WST 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 0.2163, compared to 0.2143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0137 WST (High: 0.2214 / Low: 0.2077). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 WST (High: 0.2188 / Low: 0.2151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.2199) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0272 (-11.02%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.2199

2013 Avg (May) 0.2471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2214	0.2077	0.2148
February	0.2182	0.2088	0.2132
March	0.2195	0.2124	0.2161
April	0.2213	0.2154	0.2179
May	0.2232	0.2167	0.2199
June	0.2190	0.2127	0.2159
July	0.2190	0.2119	0.2154
August	0.2188	0.2151	0.2168
September	0.2175	0.2106	0.2135
October	0.2194	0.2091	0.2148
November	0.2192	0.2131	0.2165
December	0.2178	0.2054	0.2090