YEARLY HIGH
10.6721 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.0587 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9050 ZAR

2015 NZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 10.6721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 8.0587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6134 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8275 to the December average rate of 10.1700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.6721 was up 12.98% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.4458, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,360 ZAR
2014 Average 44,980 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 40,294 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,066.76 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.3601
8.0797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 8.8332, compared to 8.9767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 1.1273 ZAR (High: 10.6721 / Low: 9.5448). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3419 ZAR (High: 9.1545 / Low: 8.8125).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1273
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3123 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 10.1700) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.9229), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2471 (+13.98%).

2015 Avg (December) 10.1700
2014 Avg (December) 8.9229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0947 8.4034 8.8275
February 8.8053 8.3676 8.6362
March 9.1545 8.8125 9.0195
April 9.3292 8.8908 9.1029
May 9.0929 8.6219 8.8312
June 8.9190 8.2663 8.5820
July 8.4516 8.0587 8.2697
August 8.6656 8.3173 8.4522
September 8.8867 8.4632 8.6549
October 9.3725 8.8492 9.0278
November 9.5060 9.1617 9.2856
December 10.6721 9.5448 10.1700