YEARLY HIGH
52.3978 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
38.3627 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.3990 ZAR

2015 KWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 52.3978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 38.3627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0351 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2852 to the December average rate of 49.5815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 52.3978 was up 30.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 40.0601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 261,989 ZAR
2014 Average 190,410 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 191,813 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,175.56 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

50.6177
38.1829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 39.8341, compared to 44.9639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.9639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.1912 ZAR (High: 52.3978 / Low: 47.2065). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0101 ZAR (High: 40.1289 / Low: 39.1188).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.1912
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0101

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 49.5815) against the same month in 2014 (average: 39.3486), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2329 (+26.01%).

2015 Avg (December) 49.5815
2014 Avg (December) 39.3486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.8749 38.6238 39.2852
February 39.8665 38.3627 39.2192
March 41.5581 39.3694 40.3833
April 40.3503 39.1953 39.7684
May 40.1289 39.1188 39.6241
June 41.7081 40.0986 40.7243
July 41.8596 40.4569 41.1200
August 44.0171 41.6687 42.6447
September 46.4141 44.0993 45.2009
October 46.0265 43.3497 44.6672
November 47.3818 45.4442 46.5694
December 52.3978 47.2065 49.5815