2015 SDG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6001 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.8871 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1217 ZAR

2015 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2.6001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.8871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7129 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9737 to the December average rate of 2.4469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.6001 was up 26.58% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.0541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,000 ZAR

2014 Average 9,521 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,436 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,564.67 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.4972

1.8938

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.0046, compared to 2.2388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0046

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.2435 ZAR (High: 2.6001 / Low: 2.3566). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 ZAR (High: 1.9759 / Low: 1.9145).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2435

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

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 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 2.4469) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4292 (+21.27%).

2015 Avg (December) 2.4469

2014 Avg (December) 2.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0584	1.8871	1.9737
February	1.9759	1.9145	1.9441
March	2.1083	1.9524	2.0314
April	2.0435	1.9761	2.0115
May	2.0390	1.9736	2.0065
June	2.1105	2.0273	2.0605
July	2.1170	2.0484	2.0833
August	2.1864	2.0745	2.1233
September	2.3036	2.1822	2.2410
October	2.2883	2.1482	2.2171
November	2.3683	2.2582	2.3213
December	2.6001	2.3566	2.4469