YEARLY HIGH
0.0889 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0619 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0758 CHF

2015 ZAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0270 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0818 to the December average rate of 0.0660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0889 was up 0.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0887, 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 4,444 CHF
2014 Average 4,221 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,095 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,349.31 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0834
0.0645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CHF 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 0.0795, compared to 0.0720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0145 CHF (High: 0.0889 / Low: 0.0744). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CHF (High: 0.0778 / Low: 0.0753).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0818) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-1.76%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0818
2014 Avg (January) 0.0833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0889 0.0744 0.0818
February 0.0827 0.0787 0.0807
March 0.0822 0.0797 0.0811
April 0.0817 0.0787 0.0801
May 0.0793 0.0765 0.0779
June 0.0772 0.0744 0.0757
July 0.0778 0.0753 0.0766
August 0.0778 0.0709 0.0751
September 0.0729 0.0695 0.0712
October 0.0729 0.0702 0.0718
November 0.0730 0.0699 0.0714
December 0.0711 0.0619 0.0660