YEARLY HIGH
3.8325 STD
YEARLY LOW
3.3433 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5176 STD

2014 ZMK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZMK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.8325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 3.3433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4893 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4292 to the December average rate of 3.7897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.8325 was up 4.42% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.6703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,163 STD
2013 Average 17,655 STD
Yearly Trough Low 16,716 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,446.31 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.8309
3.3368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK to STD 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 3.4065, compared to 3.6287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1308 STD (High: 3.6825 / Low: 3.5517). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 STD (High: 3.4480 / Low: 3.4184).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1308
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0432 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 3.7897) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.4159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3738 (+10.94%).

2014 Avg (December) 3.7897
2013 Avg (December) 3.4159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4547 3.3919 3.4292
February 3.4649 3.3615 3.4212
March 3.4129 3.3487 3.3780
April 3.4081 3.3625 3.3804
May 3.4307 3.3433 3.3985
June 3.4480 3.4184 3.4320
July 3.4829 3.4050 3.4401
August 3.5474 3.4772 3.5028
September 3.6825 3.5517 3.6152
October 3.7195 3.6457 3.6820
November 3.7618 3.7115 3.7425
December 3.8325 3.7327 3.7897