YEARLY HIGH
0.0328 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0237 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0267 ZAR

2015 AMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0243 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0328 was up 17.95% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164 ZAR
2014 Average 130 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 119 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0319
0.0235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0250, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0031 ZAR (High: 0.0328 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ZAR (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0240).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0312) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+24.71%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0312
2014 Avg (December) 0.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0247 0.0240 0.0243
February 0.0246 0.0237 0.0242
March 0.0259 0.0243 0.0253
April 0.0258 0.0249 0.0253
May 0.0254 0.0244 0.0250
June 0.0264 0.0255 0.0259
July 0.0265 0.0257 0.0261
August 0.0276 0.0264 0.0269
September 0.0295 0.0275 0.0284
October 0.0294 0.0277 0.0286
November 0.0299 0.0290 0.0295
December 0.0328 0.0296 0.0312