YEARLY HIGH
10.3239 AOA
YEARLY LOW
8.5164 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3675 AOA

2015 ZAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 10.3239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 8.5164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8076 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9466 to the December average rate of 8.9970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.3239 was up 8.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.4928, 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 516,197 AOA
2014 Average 453,594 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 425,818 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,379.11 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.1627
8.7429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AOA 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 9.0850, compared to 9.6501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 1.1961 AOA (High: 9.9486 / Low: 8.7525). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2430 AOA (High: 9.2954 / Low: 9.0524).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1961
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5598 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 10.0444) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.9067), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1377 (+12.77%).

2015 Avg (October) 10.0444
2014 Avg (October) 8.9067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0881 8.7935 8.9466
February 9.2815 8.9049 9.0816
March 9.1186 8.5554 8.8612
April 9.2339 8.9384 9.0759
May 9.2954 9.0524 9.1614
June 9.9486 8.7525 9.3831
July 10.1881 9.8505 9.9953
August 9.9640 9.4478 9.7597
September 10.1380 9.0128 9.5475
October 10.3239 9.7209 10.0444
November 9.8247 9.3732 9.5567
December 9.4006 8.5164 8.9970