YEARLY HIGH
0.0354 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0258 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0288 ZAR

2015 KMF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KMF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0273 to the December average rate of 0.0335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0354 was up 13.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177 ZAR
2014 Average 146 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 129 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.88 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0342
0.0256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0270, compared to 0.0305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0044 ZAR (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0310). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ZAR (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0263).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0335) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+16.42%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0335
2014 Avg (December) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0286 0.0260 0.0273
February 0.0271 0.0263 0.0267
March 0.0268 0.0263 0.0266
April 0.0269 0.0258 0.0263
May 0.0276 0.0266 0.0271
June 0.0286 0.0273 0.0281
July 0.0283 0.0272 0.0278
August 0.0302 0.0281 0.0291
September 0.0320 0.0305 0.0311
October 0.0317 0.0302 0.0308
November 0.0317 0.0302 0.0309
December 0.0354 0.0310 0.0335