YEARLY HIGH
5.0624 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.2051 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8061 AFN

2015 ZAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 5.0624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 4.2051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8573 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9918 to the December average rate of 4.4889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.0624 was down 8.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.5220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 253,120 AFN
2014 Average 262,955 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 210,256 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,864.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.0421
4.4386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AFN 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 4.8801, compared to 4.7321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.4558 AFN (High: 4.6609 / Low: 4.2051). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1107 AFN (High: 4.9348 / Low: 4.8241).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4558
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2208 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 4.9482) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.1730), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2248 (-4.35%).

2015 Avg (February) 4.9482
2014 Avg (February) 5.1730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0483 4.9262 4.9918
February 5.0624 4.8618 4.9482
March 4.9265 4.6318 4.7753
April 4.9088 4.7429 4.8259
May 5.0456 4.8091 4.9141
June 5.0219 4.6766 4.8255
July 4.9348 4.8241 4.8724
August 4.9476 4.8308 4.8941
September 4.8343 4.5232 4.6733
October 4.9250 4.6101 4.7745
November 4.8908 4.5793 4.6896
December 4.6609 4.2051 4.4889