YEARLY HIGH
0.0266 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0194 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0216 ZAR

2015 XAF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0205 to the December average rate of 0.0250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0266 was up 13.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133 ZAR
2014 Average 110 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 97 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.95 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0255
0.0192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0203, compared to 0.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0034 ZAR (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0232). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ZAR (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0197).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0250) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+15.83%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0250
2014 Avg (December) 0.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0214 0.0195 0.0205
February 0.0203 0.0197 0.0200
March 0.0201 0.0197 0.0199
April 0.0202 0.0194 0.0197
May 0.0206 0.0200 0.0204
June 0.0214 0.0204 0.0210
July 0.0213 0.0205 0.0209
August 0.0231 0.0211 0.0219
September 0.0240 0.0229 0.0234
October 0.0237 0.0226 0.0231
November 0.0236 0.0226 0.0231
December 0.0266 0.0232 0.0250