YEARLY HIGH
1367.5176 BYR
YEARLY LOW
937.0904 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1246.1433 BYR

2015 ZAR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1367.5176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 937.0904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 430.4271 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1215.7465 to the December average rate of 1215.5373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1367.5176 was up 37.55% compared to the 2014 peak of 994.2050, 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 68,375,878 BYR
2014 Average 47,237,353 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 46,854,522 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,521,355.95 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1323.5728
1189.4466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BYR 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 1234.7124, compared to 1257.5743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.8619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1234.7124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1257.5743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 398.7868 BYR (High: 1335.8772 / Low: 937.0904). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.6390 BYR (High: 1228.2340 / Low: 1182.5949).

January Spread (Volatile) ±398.7868
May Spread (Stable) ±45.6390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 79.3570 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -79.3570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 1312.3956) against the same month in 2014 (average: 886.0729), the exchange rate shifted by +426.3227 (+48.11%).

2015 Avg (February) 1312.3956
2014 Avg (February) 886.0729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1335.8772 937.0904 1215.7465
February 1367.5176 1275.1813 1312.3956
March 1281.4460 1208.0929 1233.0386
April 1241.9809 1175.1834 1202.2644
May 1228.2340 1182.5949 1200.6238
June 1273.2070 1207.8797 1244.2052
July 1255.3754 1196.9450 1227.6111
August 1344.3169 1202.4840 1261.7190
September 1332.1491 1262.2909 1294.2349
October 1318.8001 1257.8512 1288.0039
November 1286.8799 1229.9593 1258.3394
December 1261.1710 1145.8801 1215.5373