YEARLY HIGH
0.8423 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7082 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7960 BWP

2015 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.8423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.7082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1341 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8291 to the December average rate of 0.7333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8423 was down 0.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8426, 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 42,115 BWP
2014 Average 41,393 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 35,410 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,705.28 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8389
0.7237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BWP 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 0.8216, compared to 0.7704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0456 BWP (High: 0.7538 / Low: 0.7082). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 BWP (High: 0.8274 / Low: 0.8131).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.8293) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+1.24%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.8293
2014 Avg (February) 0.8191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8396 0.8134 0.8291
February 0.8423 0.8237 0.8293
March 0.8274 0.8131 0.8210
April 0.8369 0.8140 0.8246
May 0.8259 0.8075 0.8187
June 0.8163 0.7944 0.8073
July 0.8129 0.7977 0.8050
August 0.8040 0.7731 0.7897
September 0.7770 0.7557 0.7653
October 0.7812 0.7580 0.7704
November 0.7680 0.7506 0.7585
December 0.7538 0.7082 0.7333