2015 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.6765 DJF

YEARLY LOW

11.1818 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0064 DJF

2015 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 15.6765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 11.1818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4947 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3867 to the December average rate of 11.8121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 15.6765 was down 9.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 17.3845, 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 783,827 DJF

2014 Average 823,541 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 559,090 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,736.38 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

15.7442

11.4546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 14.9192, compared to 13.0937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9192

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 1.1858 DJF (High: 12.3676 / Low: 11.1818). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3685 DJF (High: 15.6092 / Low: 15.2407).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1858

January Spread (Stable) ±0.3685

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 0.7792 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 15.3696) against the same month in 2014 (average: 16.2368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8673 (-5.34%).

2015 Avg (February) 15.3696

2014 Avg (February) 16.2368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.6092	15.2407	15.3867
February	15.6765	15.0589	15.3696
March	15.2255	14.2660	14.7250
April	15.0844	14.5467	14.8015
May	15.0436	14.5766	14.8223
June	14.6286	14.0679	14.4102
July	14.4993	14.0221	14.2562
August	14.0679	13.3568	13.7808
September	13.3493	12.6388	13.0017
October	13.5768	12.7588	13.1585
November	12.8957	12.3119	12.5528
December	12.3676	11.1818	11.8121