YEARLY HIGH
0.0038 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0026 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0031 ZAR

2015 SLL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SLL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0027 to the December average rate of 0.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0038 was up 37.17% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19 ZAR
2014 Average 12 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 13 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0037
0.0026
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SLL 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 0.0028, compared to 0.0034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 ZAR (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0027).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0036) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+34.08%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0036
2014 Avg (December) 0.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
February 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
March 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
April 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
May 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
June 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
July 0.0032 0.0029 0.0030
August 0.0036 0.0032 0.0034
September 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
October 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
November 0.0037 0.0031 0.0033
December 0.0038 0.0034 0.0036