YEARLY HIGH
11.5809 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
9.0874 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9725 ZAR

2015 CAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 11.5809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 9.0874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4935 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5725 to the December average rate of 10.9745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 11.5809 was up 14.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.1182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,904 ZAR
2014 Average 49,089 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 45,437 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,467.50 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.1456
9.0917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 9.6505, compared to 10.2946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.8410 ZAR (High: 9.9885 / Low: 9.1476). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3211 ZAR (High: 9.4084 / Low: 9.0874).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8410
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3096 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 10.9745) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.9579), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0166 (+10.21%).

2015 Avg (December) 10.9745
2014 Avg (December) 9.9579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9885 9.1476 9.5725
February 9.4084 9.0874 9.2629
March 9.7547 9.3239 9.5729
April 9.9840 9.4346 9.7098
May 10.0049 9.6731 9.8240
June 10.1269 9.7845 9.9607
July 9.8569 9.5277 9.7011
August 10.1030 9.6188 9.8141
September 10.4922 10.0707 10.2912
October 10.5586 10.1341 10.3310
November 10.8185 10.4636 10.6559
December 11.5809 10.7442 10.9745