2015 DJF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0894 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0638 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0719 ZAR

2015 DJF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the DJF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0650 to the December average rate of 0.0847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0894 was up 36.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 447 ZAR

2014 Average 304 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 319 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.21 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0867

0.0630

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DJF 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 0.0671, compared to 0.0767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0086 ZAR (High: 0.0894 / Low: 0.0809). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ZAR (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0641).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0847) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+31.44%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0847

2014 Avg (December) 0.0645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0656	0.0641	0.0650
February	0.0664	0.0638	0.0651
March	0.0701	0.0657	0.0679
April	0.0687	0.0663	0.0676
May	0.0686	0.0665	0.0675
June	0.0711	0.0684	0.0694
July	0.0713	0.0690	0.0702
August	0.0749	0.0711	0.0726
September	0.0791	0.0749	0.0769
October	0.0784	0.0737	0.0760
November	0.0812	0.0775	0.0797
December	0.0894	0.0809	0.0847