YEARLY HIGH
5.1315 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.8121 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2197 ZAR

2015 LTL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LTL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 5.1315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.8121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3194 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9322 to the December average rate of 4.8451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.1315 was up 15.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.4564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,657 ZAR
2014 Average 20,847 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 19,060 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,597.07 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.9403
3.7979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 4.0176, compared to 4.4218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.5714 ZAR (High: 5.1315 / Low: 4.5601). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1370 ZAR (High: 4.0934 / Low: 3.9564).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5714
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1370

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0642 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.8451) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.0991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7459 (+18.20%).

2015 Avg (December) 4.8451
2014 Avg (December) 4.0991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0682 3.8173 3.9322
February 3.9555 3.8121 3.8931
March 4.2533 3.8944 4.1075
April 4.1595 4.0152 4.0874
May 4.1440 3.9031 4.0370
June 4.1897 3.9460 4.0481
July 4.0934 3.9564 4.0260
August 4.3811 4.0767 4.2065
September 4.6219 4.3959 4.4994
October 4.5805 4.3296 4.4352
November 4.6031 4.4378 4.5187
December 5.1315 4.5601 4.8451