2015 AZN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1719 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

9.7888 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6235 ZAR

2015 AZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 15.1719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 9.7888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3831 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7483 to the December average rate of 13.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 15.1719 was up 1.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 14.8972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,859 ZAR

2014 Average 69,157 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,944 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,915.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

15.0829

11.0683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 12.4682, compared to 12.7787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.3831 ZAR (High: 15.1719 / Low: 9.7888). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3402 ZAR (High: 11.5727 / Low: 11.2325).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.3831

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4688 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 13.1296) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.6627), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5330 (-10.46%).

2015 Avg (December) 13.1296

2014 Avg (December) 14.6627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.9564	14.5501	14.7483
February	15.0429	10.9433	13.9937
March	11.9133	11.1256	11.5248
April	11.5984	11.2459	11.4101
May	11.5727	11.2325	11.4028
June	12.0096	11.5413	11.7295
July	12.0626	11.6622	11.8541
August	12.6814	12.0340	12.2803
September	13.4100	12.6252	13.0048
October	13.2929	12.5002	12.8956
November	13.7763	13.1187	13.5081
December	15.1719	9.7888	13.1296