YEARLY HIGH
0.8773 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.6138 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7261 ARS

2015 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.8773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.6138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2635 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7436 to the December average rate of 0.7524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8773 was up 10.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7905, 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 43,863 ARS
2014 Average 37,412 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 30,688 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,174.95 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7598
0.6713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ARS 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 0.7404, compared to 0.7117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.2635 ARS (High: 0.8773 / Low: 0.6138). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 ARS (High: 0.7436 / Low: 0.7252).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2635
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

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 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.7524) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+1.22%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.7524
2014 Avg (December) 0.7433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7559 0.7300 0.7436
February 0.7656 0.7357 0.7490
March 0.7482 0.7042 0.7270
April 0.7529 0.7271 0.7385
May 0.7601 0.7390 0.7484
June 0.7491 0.7166 0.7359
July 0.7436 0.7252 0.7343
August 0.7306 0.6983 0.7169
September 0.7053 0.6682 0.6860
October 0.7259 0.6773 0.7019
November 0.6929 0.6678 0.6787
December 0.8773 0.6138 0.7524