YEARLY HIGH
1.6293 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1399 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3812 ZAR

2015 ARS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ARS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.6293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.1399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4894 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3450 to the December average rate of 1.3544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6293 was down 0.08% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.6306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,147 ZAR
2014 Average 6,703 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,700 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,446.99 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.4875
1.3213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.3510, compared to 1.4114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.4894 ZAR (High: 1.6293 / Low: 1.1399). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 ZAR (High: 1.3789 / Low: 1.3448).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4894
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1193 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.3544) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+0.65%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.3544
2014 Avg (December) 1.3456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3699 1.3229 1.3450
February 1.3592 1.3062 1.3352
March 1.4201 1.3365 1.3758
April 1.3753 1.3283 1.3542
May 1.3532 1.3156 1.3364
June 1.3955 1.3350 1.3591
July 1.3789 1.3448 1.3619
August 1.4321 1.3688 1.3951
September 1.4966 1.4179 1.4581
October 1.4765 1.3775 1.4251
November 1.4973 1.4432 1.4736
December 1.6293 1.1399 1.3544