YEARLY HIGH
0.0299 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0239 ZAR

2015 CRC to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CRC to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0215 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0299 was up 34.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150 ZAR
2014 Average 101 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 105 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.40 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0289
0.0208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0223, compared to 0.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0029 ZAR (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0270). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ZAR (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0212).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0282) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+31.66%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0282
2014 Avg (December) 0.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0217 0.0212 0.0215
February 0.0219 0.0210 0.0215
March 0.0232 0.0217 0.0226
April 0.0230 0.0221 0.0225
May 0.0228 0.0221 0.0225
June 0.0235 0.0226 0.0230
July 0.0237 0.0228 0.0232
August 0.0249 0.0237 0.0242
September 0.0263 0.0250 0.0255
October 0.0260 0.0245 0.0253
November 0.0272 0.0258 0.0266
December 0.0299 0.0270 0.0282