YEARLY HIGH
17.4665 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
12.6831 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1612 ZAR

2015 EUR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the EUR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 17.4665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 12.6831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7834 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4364 to the December average rate of 16.4166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17.4665 was up 13.52% compared to the 2014 peak of 15.3859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,332 ZAR
2014 Average 71,974 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 63,415 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,917.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

16.7615
12.6229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 13.2968, compared to 15.0256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 2.2142 ZAR (High: 17.4665 / Low: 15.2522). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2438 ZAR (High: 13.1586 / Low: 12.9148).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2142
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2853 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 16.4166) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.1512), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2654 (+16.01%).

2015 Avg (December) 16.4166
2014 Avg (December) 14.1512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0346 12.7442 13.4364
February 13.3685 12.9010 13.1511
March 13.1586 12.9148 13.0659
April 13.3288 12.6831 12.9678
May 13.6302 13.0834 13.3511
June 14.1048 13.3790 13.8084
July 14.0110 13.3856 13.6984
August 15.2863 13.8548 14.3711
September 15.7729 15.0327 15.3450
October 15.5771 14.8516 15.1414
November 15.4840 14.8629 15.1809
December 17.4665 15.2522 16.4166