YEARLY HIGH
47.5497 CRC
YEARLY LOW
33.4321 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1619 CRC

2015 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 47.5497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 33.4321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1176 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5954 to the December average rate of 35.4403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 47.5497 was down 11.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 53.7048, 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 2,377,486 CRC
2014 Average 2,477,915 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,671,607 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 705,878.37 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

47.7109
34.3248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CRC 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 44.9489, compared to 39.3749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.3749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 3.6120 CRC (High: 37.0441 / Low: 33.4321). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1133 CRC (High: 47.2320 / Low: 46.1187).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6120
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1133

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 2.2325 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 46.4248) against the same month in 2014 (average: 46.6221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1973 (-0.42%).

2015 Avg (February) 46.4248
2014 Avg (February) 46.6221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.2320 46.1187 46.5954
February 47.5497 45.7234 46.4248
March 46.0128 43.1136 44.2847
April 45.2529 43.5078 44.3830
May 45.2079 43.8240 44.4739
June 44.1926 42.5219 43.5312
July 43.8057 42.2363 43.0306
August 42.2456 40.1008 41.3861
September 40.0600 37.9994 39.1537
October 40.7696 38.3888 39.5930
November 38.7594 36.8151 37.6459
December 37.0441 33.4321 35.4403