YEARLY HIGH
0.1100 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0863 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1005 CAD

2015 ZAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1046 to the December average rate of 0.0912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1100 was up 4.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1057, 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 5,502 CAD
2014 Average 5,094 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,317 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,184.68 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1096
0.0895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CAD 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 0.1037, compared to 0.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0092 CAD (High: 0.1093 / Low: 0.1001). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 CAD (High: 0.0956 / Low: 0.0924).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.1080) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+7.10%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.1080
2014 Avg (February) 0.1008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1093 0.1001 0.1046
February 0.1100 0.1063 0.1080
March 0.1073 0.1025 0.1045
April 0.1060 0.1002 0.1030
May 0.1034 0.1000 0.1018
June 0.1022 0.0987 0.1004
July 0.1050 0.1015 0.1031
August 0.1040 0.0990 0.1019
September 0.0993 0.0953 0.0972
October 0.0987 0.0947 0.0968
November 0.0956 0.0924 0.0939
December 0.0931 0.0863 0.0912