YEARLY HIGH
3.9547 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.8629 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5445 DOP

2015 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 3.9547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.8629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0917 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8478 to the December average rate of 3.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.9547 was down 5.69% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.1931, 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 197,733 DOP
2014 Average 200,298 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 143,146 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,587.33 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.9510
2.9362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DOP 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 3.7572, compared to 3.3318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.2933 DOP (High: 3.1562 / Low: 2.8629). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1171 DOP (High: 3.6732 / Low: 3.5561).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2933
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1171

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 0.1849 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 3.8664) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.9255), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0591 (-1.50%).

2015 Avg (February) 3.8664
2014 Avg (February) 3.9255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9085 3.7823 3.8478
February 3.9547 3.8101 3.8664
March 3.8446 3.5905 3.7045
April 3.7898 3.6670 3.7307
May 3.8093 3.6901 3.7463
June 3.7062 3.5600 3.6475
July 3.6732 3.5561 3.6170
August 3.5706 3.3810 3.4931
September 3.3960 3.2237 3.3082
October 3.4492 3.2523 3.3487
November 3.2973 3.1410 3.2032
December 3.1562 2.8629 3.0208