YEARLY HIGH
5.3526 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.4175 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6887 ZAR

2015 TRY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the TRY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 5.3526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 4.4175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9351 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9470 to the December average rate of 5.1520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.3526 was up 4.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.1397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 267,630 ZAR
2014 Average 247,897 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 220,877 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,752.96 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.2149
4.4598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 4.6529, compared to 4.7245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.3861 ZAR (High: 5.3526 / Low: 4.9665). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1546 ZAR (High: 4.6966 / Low: 4.5420).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3861
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2447 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 5.1520) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.0096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1424 (+2.84%).

2015 Avg (December) 5.1520
2014 Avg (December) 5.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0407 4.7702 4.9470
February 4.7666 4.6108 4.7023
March 4.7383 4.5542 4.6576
April 4.6241 4.4421 4.5229
May 4.5970 4.4272 4.5246
June 4.7149 4.5100 4.5633
July 4.6966 4.5420 4.6175
August 4.5922 4.4209 4.5244
September 4.6069 4.4175 4.5228
October 4.7377 4.5245 4.6137
November 5.0240 4.7884 4.9167
December 5.3526 4.9665 5.1520