YEARLY HIGH
42.1140 AMD
YEARLY LOW
30.5190 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.6638 AMD

2015 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 42.1140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 30.5190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5950 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1064 to the December average rate of 32.1137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 42.1140 was up 0.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 42.0968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,105,701 AMD
2014 Average 1,923,905 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,525,952 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 579,749.45 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

42.1934
31.1973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 40.0301, compared to 35.2974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 3.2233 AMD (High: 33.7424 / Low: 30.5190). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0827 AMD (High: 34.5053 / Low: 33.4225).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2233
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8687 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 41.2771) against the same month in 2014 (average: 37.7937), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4834 (+9.22%).

2015 Avg (February) 41.2771
2014 Avg (February) 37.7937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7132 40.5008 41.1064
February 42.1140 40.6310 41.2771
March 41.0780 38.5811 39.5747
April 40.2000 38.7940 39.5178
May 40.9773 39.3613 40.0763
June 39.1869 37.8662 38.6284
July 38.9047 37.7391 38.3061
August 37.8562 36.2781 37.1589
September 36.3534 33.8446 35.2901
October 36.1432 34.0486 35.0177
November 34.5053 33.4225 33.8982
December 33.7424 30.5190 32.1137