2015 ZAR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5514 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.4061 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4940 CNY

2015 ZAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.5514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.4061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1453 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5364 to the December average rate of 0.4290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5514 was down 8.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6034, 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 27,570 CNY

2014 Average 28,421 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 20,305 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,265.65 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5486

0.4181

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CNY 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 0.5207, compared to 0.4674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0397 CNY (High: 0.4458 / Low: 0.4061). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 CNY (High: 0.5447 / Low: 0.5286).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.5377) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5548), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-3.08%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.5377

2014 Avg (February) 0.5548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5447	0.5286	0.5364
February	0.5514	0.5281	0.5377
March	0.5357	0.5000	0.5152
April	0.5232	0.5063	0.5154
May	0.5249	0.5084	0.5168
June	0.5109	0.4908	0.5028
July	0.5054	0.4884	0.4971
August	0.5000	0.4800	0.4909
September	0.4785	0.4538	0.4665
October	0.4854	0.4567	0.4705
November	0.4603	0.4427	0.4501
December	0.4458	0.4061	0.4290