YEARLY HIGH
5.4608 BTN
YEARLY LOW
4.2076 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0463 BTN

2015 ZAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 5.4608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 4.2076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2532 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3814 to the December average rate of 4.4255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.4608 was down 7.28% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.8897, 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 273,041 BTN
2014 Average 281,431 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 210,381 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,659.84 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.4770
4.3299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BTN 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 5.2734, compared to 4.8193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.4383 BTN (High: 4.6459 / Low: 4.2076). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1091 BTN (High: 5.0810 / Low: 4.9719).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4383
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1091

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 0.2436 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 5.3533) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.6745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3211 (-5.66%).

2015 Avg (February) 5.3533
2014 Avg (February) 5.6745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4405 5.3068 5.3814
February 5.4608 5.2821 5.3533
March 5.2978 5.0490 5.1726
April 5.3505 5.1265 5.2252
May 5.3921 5.2487 5.3234
June 5.2462 5.0608 5.1844
July 5.1951 5.0493 5.1086
August 5.0810 4.9719 5.0424
September 4.9890 4.7078 4.8513
October 4.9538 4.7082 4.8186
November 4.7660 4.5740 4.6691
December 4.6459 4.2076 4.4255