YEARLY HIGH
0.2621 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.2311 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2493 XCD

2014 ZAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.2621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2490 to the December average rate of 0.2350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2621 was down 17.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3193, 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 13,103 XCD
2013 Average 14,047 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 11,557 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,545.75 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2621
0.2326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XCD 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 0.2526, compared to 0.2459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0173 XCD (High: 0.2572 / Low: 0.2399). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 XCD (High: 0.2557 / Low: 0.2511).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.2596) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2901), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0305 (-10.50%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.2596
2013 Avg (May) 0.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2572 0.2399 0.2490
February 0.2520 0.2403 0.2463
March 0.2562 0.2480 0.2514
April 0.2597 0.2533 0.2561
May 0.2621 0.2559 0.2596
June 0.2555 0.2498 0.2533
July 0.2569 0.2509 0.2534
August 0.2557 0.2511 0.2534
September 0.2531 0.2395 0.2460
October 0.2486 0.2379 0.2438
November 0.2467 0.2397 0.2436
December 0.2454 0.2311 0.2350