YEARLY HIGH
0.0288 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0233 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0258 ZAR

2015 MWK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MWK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.0288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0250 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0288 was up 1.90% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 144 ZAR
2014 Average 130 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 116 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.49 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0284
0.0238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0267, compared to 0.0249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0038 ZAR (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ZAR (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0246).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 0.0274) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.44%).

2015 Avg (July) 0.0274
2014 Avg (July) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0246 0.0250
February 0.0266 0.0249 0.0258
March 0.0282 0.0261 0.0272
April 0.0275 0.0265 0.0270
May 0.0276 0.0266 0.0271
June 0.0287 0.0273 0.0280
July 0.0288 0.0266 0.0274
August 0.0274 0.0236 0.0243
September 0.0251 0.0237 0.0244
October 0.0250 0.0236 0.0244
November 0.0255 0.0236 0.0246
December 0.0266 0.0233 0.0242