2014 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0629 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0577 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0607 XDR

2014 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.0629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0600 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0629 was down 18.11% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0768, 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 3,145 XDR

2013 Average 3,422 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,884 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.58 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0624

0.0589

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ZAR to XDR 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 0.0606, compared to 0.0608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 XDR (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0577). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XDR (High: 0.0620 / Low: 0.0607).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0621) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-13.28%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0621

2013 Avg (May) 0.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0618	0.0577	0.0600
February	0.0605	0.0581	0.0592
March	0.0614	0.0594	0.0601
April	0.0620	0.0605	0.0612
May	0.0629	0.0612	0.0621
June	0.0614	0.0600	0.0608
July	0.0619	0.0601	0.0609
August	0.0620	0.0607	0.0615
September	0.0622	0.0597	0.0607
October	0.0621	0.0595	0.0607
November	0.0625	0.0604	0.0615
December	0.0621	0.0584	0.0598