2015 ZAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6107 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4345 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5445 BOB

2015 ZAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.6107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.4345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1763 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5979 to the December average rate of 0.4590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6107 was down 8.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6702, 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 30,537 BOB

2014 Average 31,888 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 21,723 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,813.42 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6118

0.4451

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BOB 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 0.5800, compared to 0.5090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0467 BOB (High: 0.4812 / Low: 0.4345). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 BOB (High: 0.5861 / Low: 0.5683).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.5962) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6300), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0338 (-5.36%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.5962

2014 Avg (February) 0.6300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6082	0.5901	0.5979
February	0.6107	0.5862	0.5962
March	0.5925	0.5537	0.5722
April	0.5855	0.5655	0.5756
May	0.5861	0.5683	0.5772
June	0.5694	0.5483	0.5609
July	0.5643	0.5451	0.5542
August	0.5465	0.5190	0.5348
September	0.5191	0.4920	0.5059
October	0.5282	0.4960	0.5120
November	0.5015	0.4786	0.4881
December	0.4812	0.4345	0.4590