YEARLY HIGH
0.0800 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0569 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0645 ZAR

2015 NGN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NGN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0622 to the December average rate of 0.0757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0800 was up 15.53% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 79,957 ZAR
2014 Average 65,707 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 56,890 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,066.65 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0774
0.0567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.0606, compared to 0.0684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0078 ZAR (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0722). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ZAR (High: 0.0611 / Low: 0.0593).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0757) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+19.78%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0757
2014 Avg (December) 0.0632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0645 0.0597 0.0622
February 0.0615 0.0569 0.0585
March 0.0625 0.0576 0.0605
April 0.0613 0.0592 0.0603
May 0.0611 0.0593 0.0601
June 0.0634 0.0609 0.0619
July 0.0637 0.0615 0.0626
August 0.0668 0.0635 0.0648
September 0.0705 0.0669 0.0686
October 0.0699 0.0657 0.0678
November 0.0725 0.0691 0.0711
December 0.0800 0.0722 0.0757