YEARLY HIGH
3.8625 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.8557 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1859 ZAR

2015 RON to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RON to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 3.8625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.8557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0068 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9981 to the December average rate of 3.6406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.8625 was up 13.67% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.3978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,312 ZAR
2014 Average 16,197 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,279 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,033.88 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.7110
2.8659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 2.9908, compared to 3.3809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.4437 ZAR (High: 3.8625 / Low: 3.4188). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0629 ZAR (High: 2.9810 / Low: 2.9181).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4437
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 3.6406) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.1728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4677 (+14.74%).

2015 Avg (December) 3.6406
2014 Avg (December) 3.1728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1320 2.8557 2.9981
February 3.0069 2.9196 2.9657
March 2.9810 2.9181 2.9472
April 3.0107 2.8850 2.9363
May 3.0634 2.9407 3.0065
June 3.1507 3.0127 3.0911
July 3.1656 3.0301 3.0868
August 3.4295 3.1392 3.2482
September 3.5711 3.3959 3.4705
October 3.5299 3.3637 3.4241
November 3.4876 3.3403 3.4152
December 3.8625 3.4188 3.6406