2014 ZAR to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

509.5685 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

449.3392 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

484.5723 ZMK

2014 ZAR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 509.5685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 449.3392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.2293 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 483.9638 to the December average rate of 456.9415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 509.5685 was down 17.31% compared to the 2013 peak of 616.2242, 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 25,478,424 ZMK

2013 Average 27,206,112 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 22,466,960 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,011,464.64 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

509.6435

452.1504

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ZMK 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 491.0773, compared to 478.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 491.0773

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 478.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 33.6615 ZMK (High: 500.0571 / Low: 466.3956). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8788 ZMK (High: 497.0755 / Low: 488.1967).

January Spread (Volatile) ±33.6615

August Spread (Stable) ±8.8788

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 16.7715 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.7715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 504.8524) against the same month in 2013 (average: 561.2880), the exchange rate shifted by -56.4356 (-10.05%).

2014 Avg (May) 504.8524

2013 Avg (May) 561.2880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	500.0571	466.3956	483.9638
February	490.0783	467.1514	478.6389
March	497.9917	479.3141	488.4549
April	505.0645	492.4727	498.0363
May	509.5685	497.7322	504.8524
June	496.8551	485.6115	492.5176
July	499.6719	487.8187	492.7519
August	497.0755	488.1967	492.7007
September	492.1128	465.5646	478.2714
October	483.2216	462.5819	474.0251
November	479.8324	466.0597	473.7130
December	477.2135	449.3392	456.9415