YEARLY HIGH
245.6716 COP
YEARLY LOW
197.2785 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.5419 COP

2015 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 245.6716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 197.2785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.3930 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.4093 to the December average rate of 215.8306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 245.6716 was up 18.18% compared to the 2014 peak of 207.8810, 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 12,283,578 COP
2014 Average 9,216,845 COP
Yearly Trough Low 9,863,927 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,419,651.16 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

236.6364
200.6942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to COP 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 208.4762, compared to 220.6077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.4762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.6077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 19.6832 COP (High: 224.5760 / Low: 204.8929). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9541 COP (High: 217.9046 / Low: 211.9504).

December Spread (Volatile) ±19.6832
March Spread (Stable) ±5.9541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.8388 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 233.6412) against the same month in 2014 (average: 177.9028), the exchange rate shifted by +55.7384 (+31.33%).

2015 Avg (August) 233.6412
2014 Avg (August) 177.9028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 211.3621 203.0852 207.4093
February 216.3218 203.2064 208.8767
March 217.9046 211.9504 214.1418
April 218.0346 201.1738 208.5443
May 210.5007 197.2785 203.6894
June 213.4567 203.7640 208.1956
July 227.0025 212.6989 219.7993
August 245.6716 226.6443 233.6412
September 233.6946 221.1738 224.8024
October 222.0051 210.9545 217.0481
November 220.2171 203.3124 212.5243
December 224.5760 204.8929 215.8306