YEARLY HIGH
0.2998 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2228 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2602 BRL

2015 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.2998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2279 to the December average rate of 0.2579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2998 was up 27.78% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2347, 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 14,992 BRL
2014 Average 10,843 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,142 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,850.10 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2931
0.2220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BRL 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 0.2490, compared to 0.2714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0260 BRL (High: 0.2997 / Low: 0.2737). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 BRL (High: 0.2317 / Low: 0.2228).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.2872) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0661 (+29.91%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.2872
2014 Avg (October) 0.2211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2317 0.2228 0.2279
February 0.2514 0.2303 0.2430
March 0.2697 0.2437 0.2603
April 0.2655 0.2434 0.2542
May 0.2615 0.2495 0.2552
June 0.2593 0.2493 0.2532
July 0.2688 0.2522 0.2584
August 0.2779 0.2681 0.2719
September 0.2997 0.2737 0.2854
October 0.2998 0.2785 0.2872
November 0.2803 0.2629 0.2676
December 0.2673 0.2424 0.2579