YEARLY HIGH
8.7805 XPF
YEARLY LOW
7.7665 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3023 XPF

2014 ZAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 8.7805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 7.7665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0140 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0848 to the December average rate of 8.4454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.7805 was down 17.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 10.6931, 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 439,023 XPF
2013 Average 467,760 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 388,324 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,699.25 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.6983
7.9127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XPF 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 8.1541, compared to 8.4506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.5205 XPF (High: 8.7245 / Low: 8.2040). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1412 XPF (High: 8.3055 / Low: 8.1643).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5205
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1875 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 8.6328) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.6812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0484 (-0.56%).

2014 Avg (November) 8.6328
2013 Avg (November) 8.6812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2589 7.7665 8.0848
February 8.1430 7.8749 7.9781
March 8.2234 7.9406 8.0431
April 8.3050 8.1091 8.2057
May 8.5097 8.1819 8.3694
June 8.3055 8.1643 8.2436
July 8.4728 8.1523 8.2824
August 8.5124 8.3100 8.4106
September 8.5864 8.3222 8.4271
October 8.6983 8.3744 8.5051
November 8.7805 8.5057 8.6328
December 8.7245 8.2040 8.4454