2015 XDR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.1318 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

15.9944 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8599 ZAR

2015 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 22.1318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 15.9944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1374 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4519 to the December average rate of 20.8759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 22.1318 was up 27.64% compared to the 2014 peak of 17.3394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,659 ZAR

2014 Average 82,357 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 79,972 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,687.09 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

21.3266

15.9181

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 16.7060, compared to 19.0138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7060

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 2.3912 ZAR (High: 22.1318 / Low: 19.7406). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3523 ZAR (High: 16.9686 / Low: 16.6163).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.3912

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2266 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 20.8759) against the same month in 2014 (average: 16.7353), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1406 (+24.74%).

2015 Avg (December) 20.8759

2014 Avg (December) 16.7353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.9161	15.9944	16.4519
February	16.6023	16.0173	16.3688
March	17.0836	16.4043	16.7220
April	16.8714	16.3661	16.5983
May	16.9686	16.6163	16.8037
June	17.6234	16.9948	17.2916
July	17.6852	17.1328	17.3848
August	18.7655	17.5905	18.0883
September	19.6981	18.7472	19.2039
October	19.5116	18.4888	18.9773
November	19.9308	19.2061	19.5528
December	22.1318	19.7406	20.8759