YEARLY HIGH
0.2030 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1455 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1639 ZAR

2015 BDT to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BDT to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.2030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1484 to the December average rate of 0.1923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2030 was up 34.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,015 ZAR
2014 Average 699 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 728 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.62 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1966
0.1441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.1531, compared to 0.1747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0199 ZAR (High: 0.2030 / Low: 0.1831). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 ZAR (High: 0.1503 / Low: 0.1461).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1923) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+29.73%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1923
2014 Avg (December) 0.1482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1503 0.1461 0.1484
February 0.1515 0.1455 0.1489
March 0.1600 0.1496 0.1551
April 0.1567 0.1518 0.1542
May 0.1562 0.1512 0.1538
June 0.1619 0.1558 0.1583
July 0.1630 0.1573 0.1601
August 0.1709 0.1623 0.1657
September 0.1803 0.1710 0.1755
October 0.1789 0.1681 0.1734
November 0.1857 0.1767 0.1814
December 0.2030 0.1831 0.1923