YEARLY HIGH
0.5355 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4426 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4681 ZAR

2015 UYU to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UYU to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.5355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.4426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0929 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4730 to the December average rate of 0.5067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5355 was up 3.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,677 ZAR
2014 Average 2,339 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,213 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5123
0.4450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.4652, compared to 0.4710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0506 ZAR (High: 0.5355 / Low: 0.4849). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 ZAR (High: 0.4777 / Low: 0.4638).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5067) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+6.07%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5067
2014 Avg (December) 0.4777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4833 0.4646 0.4730
February 0.4777 0.4638 0.4718
March 0.4945 0.4657 0.4793
April 0.4674 0.4507 0.4573
May 0.4622 0.4438 0.4506
June 0.4702 0.4511 0.4592
July 0.4590 0.4426 0.4512
August 0.4666 0.4439 0.4528
September 0.4864 0.4615 0.4745
October 0.4792 0.4447 0.4608
November 0.4882 0.4687 0.4799
December 0.5355 0.4849 0.5067