YEARLY HIGH
0.2378 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1975 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2083 ZAR

2015 AFN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.2378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2003 to the December average rate of 0.2229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2378 was up 17.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,189 ZAR
2014 Average 951 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 988 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.36 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2252
0.1981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to ZAR 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 0.2050, compared to 0.2116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0233 ZAR (High: 0.2378 / Low: 0.2146). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ZAR (High: 0.2073 / Low: 0.2026).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.2229) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+12.46%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.2229
2014 Avg (December) 0.1982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2030 0.1981 0.2003
February 0.2057 0.1975 0.2021
March 0.2159 0.2030 0.2095
April 0.2108 0.2037 0.2072
May 0.2079 0.1982 0.2035
June 0.2138 0.1991 0.2073
July 0.2073 0.2026 0.2052
August 0.2070 0.2021 0.2043
September 0.2211 0.2069 0.2141
October 0.2169 0.2030 0.2095
November 0.2184 0.2045 0.2133
December 0.2378 0.2146 0.2229