YEARLY HIGH
0.1769 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1259 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1577 BBD

2015 ZAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.1259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1730 to the December average rate of 0.1330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1769 was down 8.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1940, 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 8,847 BBD
2014 Average 9,228 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,294 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,553.08 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1770
0.1290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BBD 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 0.1680, compared to 0.1475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0134 BBD (High: 0.1393 / Low: 0.1259). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 BBD (High: 0.1753 / Low: 0.1707).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.1726) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1824), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0098 (-5.36%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.1726
2014 Avg (February) 0.1824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1753 0.1707 0.1730
February 0.1769 0.1697 0.1726
March 0.1715 0.1603 0.1656
April 0.1698 0.1639 0.1668
May 0.1698 0.1645 0.1671
June 0.1651 0.1587 0.1626
July 0.1634 0.1578 0.1606
August 0.1583 0.1503 0.1551
September 0.1503 0.1425 0.1465
October 0.1528 0.1437 0.1482
November 0.1453 0.1386 0.1413
December 0.1393 0.1259 0.1330