YEARLY HIGH
5.8821 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.1838 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7266 ZAR

2015 XCD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XCD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 5.8821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 4.1838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6983 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2801 to the December average rate of 5.5726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.8821 was up 35.96% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.3263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,411 ZAR
2014 Average 20,074 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 20,919 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,491.67 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.7019
4.1508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 4.4112, compared to 5.0421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.5647 ZAR (High: 5.8821 / Low: 5.3174). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1147 ZAR (High: 4.3379 / Low: 4.2232).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5647
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0579 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 5.5726) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.2562), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3165 (+30.93%).

2015 Avg (December) 5.5726
2014 Avg (December) 4.2562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3379 4.2232 4.2801
February 4.3619 4.1838 4.2902
March 4.6188 4.3164 4.4712
April 4.5180 4.3614 4.4397
May 4.5012 4.3608 4.4303
June 4.6656 4.4854 4.5556
July 4.6928 4.5311 4.6099
August 4.9253 4.6778 4.7755
September 5.1972 4.9282 5.0562
October 5.1531 4.8449 4.9983
November 5.3436 5.0970 5.2401
December 5.8821 5.3174 5.5726