YEARLY HIGH
0.1134 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0876 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1047 AUD

2015 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1073 to the December average rate of 0.0917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1134 was up 5.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1071, 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 5,670 AUD
2014 Average 5,117 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,379 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,290.86 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1126
0.0898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AUD 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 0.1074, compared to 0.1020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0077 AUD (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0876). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AUD (High: 0.1097 / Low: 0.1068).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.1107) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+8.80%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.1107
2014 Avg (February) 0.1018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1114 0.1050 0.1073
February 0.1134 0.1095 0.1107
March 0.1099 0.1051 0.1071
April 0.1114 0.1047 0.1079
May 0.1077 0.1033 0.1061
June 0.1073 0.1039 0.1054
July 0.1097 0.1068 0.1084
August 0.1084 0.1049 0.1062
September 0.1063 0.1021 0.1038
October 0.1052 0.1012 0.1028
November 0.1015 0.0958 0.0989
December 0.0953 0.0876 0.0917