YEARLY HIGH
0.1424 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1071 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1179 ZAR

2015 VUV to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the VUV to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.1424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0352 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1116 to the December average rate of 0.1347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1424 was up 21.52% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 712 ZAR
2014 Average 563 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 536 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.12 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1372
0.1069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.1130, compared to 0.1228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0139 ZAR (High: 0.1424 / Low: 0.1284). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ZAR (High: 0.1163 / Low: 0.1126).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1347) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0222 (+19.69%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1347
2014 Avg (December) 0.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1138 0.1087 0.1116
February 0.1112 0.1071 0.1094
March 0.1169 0.1099 0.1135
April 0.1157 0.1113 0.1136
May 0.1163 0.1126 0.1139
June 0.1203 0.1141 0.1162
July 0.1175 0.1134 0.1152
August 0.1213 0.1158 0.1180
September 0.1273 0.1186 0.1225
October 0.1243 0.1173 0.1205
November 0.1286 0.1236 0.1260
December 0.1424 0.1284 0.1347