2015 MDL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8026 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.6136 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6800 ZAR

2015 MDL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MDL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.8026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.6136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1890 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6961 to the December average rate of 0.7634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8026 was down 4.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,013 ZAR

2014 Average 3,874 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,068 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 944.87 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7773

0.6103

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.6632, compared to 0.6969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6632

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1028 ZAR (High: 0.7494 / Low: 0.6466). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 ZAR (High: 0.6790 / Low: 0.6621).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1028

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0719 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.7634) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+2.44%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.7634

2014 Avg (December) 0.7453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7494	0.6466	0.6961
February	0.6453	0.6136	0.6242
March	0.6862	0.6319	0.6577
April	0.6827	0.6545	0.6667
May	0.6790	0.6621	0.6685
June	0.6885	0.6363	0.6659
July	0.6768	0.6429	0.6574
August	0.6983	0.6620	0.6794
September	0.7231	0.6701	0.6937
October	0.6930	0.6658	0.6786
November	0.7261	0.6894	0.7088
December	0.8026	0.7231	0.7634