YEARLY HIGH
0.0333 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0237 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0297 BHD

2015 ZAR to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0326 to the December average rate of 0.0251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0333 was down 8.81% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0366, 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 1,667 BHD
2014 Average 1,740 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,187 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.74 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0334
0.0243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BHD 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 0.0317, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0025 BHD (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0237). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BHD (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0322).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.0325) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-5.36%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.0325
2014 Avg (February) 0.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0331 0.0322 0.0326
February 0.0333 0.0320 0.0325
March 0.0323 0.0302 0.0312
April 0.0319 0.0309 0.0314
May 0.0320 0.0310 0.0315
June 0.0311 0.0299 0.0307
July 0.0308 0.0297 0.0303
August 0.0298 0.0284 0.0293
September 0.0283 0.0269 0.0276
October 0.0288 0.0271 0.0279
November 0.0274 0.0261 0.0267
December 0.0263 0.0237 0.0251