YEARLY HIGH
0.0021 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0017 ZAR

2015 GNF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GNF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0021 was up 25.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10 ZAR
2014 Average 8 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 8 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.50 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0020
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0016, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0021 / Low: 0.0019). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0019) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+19.61%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0019
2014 Avg (December) 0.0016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
February 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
March 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
April 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
May 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
July 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
August 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
September 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
October 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
November 0.0019 0.0017 0.0018
December 0.0021 0.0019 0.0019