2015 CAD to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |