YEARLY HIGH
4.2351 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.0116 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4035 ZAR

2015 SAR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 4.2351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2235 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0783 to the December average rate of 4.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.2351 was up 35.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.1143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,176 ZAR
2014 Average 14,457 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,058 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,117.58 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.1053
2.9849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 3.1760, compared to 3.6309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.4085 ZAR (High: 4.2351 / Low: 3.8266). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 ZAR (High: 3.1214 / Low: 3.0339).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4085
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.0119) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.0634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9485 (+30.96%).

2015 Avg (December) 4.0119
2014 Avg (December) 3.0634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1214 3.0339 3.0783
February 3.1407 3.0116 3.0889
March 3.3262 3.1087 3.2203
April 3.2539 3.1416 3.1972
May 3.2417 3.1406 3.1906
June 3.3599 3.2302 3.2809
July 3.3791 3.2636 3.3201
August 3.5461 3.3691 3.4389
September 3.7424 3.5490 3.6415
October 3.7115 3.4906 3.6003
November 3.8458 3.6711 3.7728
December 4.2351 3.8266 4.0119