YEARLY HIGH
0.1584 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.1129 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1413 AWG

2015 ZAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.1129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0455 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1548 to the December average rate of 0.1192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1584 was down 8.67% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1734, 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 7,918 AWG
2014 Average 8,251 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 5,644 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,274.52 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1583
0.1157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AWG 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 0.1504, compared to 0.1322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0120 AWG (High: 0.1249 / Low: 0.1129). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 AWG (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1527).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.1545) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1632), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0087 (-5.36%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.1545
2014 Avg (February) 0.1632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1567 0.1527 0.1548
February 0.1584 0.1519 0.1545
March 0.1535 0.1437 0.1484
April 0.1520 0.1469 0.1495
May 0.1520 0.1473 0.1497
June 0.1480 0.1423 0.1457
July 0.1465 0.1415 0.1440
August 0.1419 0.1348 0.1391
September 0.1347 0.1278 0.1314
October 0.1370 0.1288 0.1329
November 0.1303 0.1242 0.1267
December 0.1249 0.1129 0.1192