YEARLY HIGH
0.6741 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.4927 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6070 EGP

2015 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.6741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.4927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1813 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6285 to the December average rate of 0.5205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6741 was down 2.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6919, 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 33,703 EGP
2014 Average 32,687 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 24,637 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,065.90 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6712
0.5068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to EGP 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 0.6351, compared to 0.5789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0523 EGP (High: 0.5451 / Low: 0.4927). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 EGP (High: 0.6343 / Low: 0.6175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.6575) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+3.57%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.6575
2014 Avg (February) 0.6348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6546 0.6102 0.6285
February 0.6741 0.6465 0.6575
March 0.6545 0.6112 0.6315
April 0.6451 0.6245 0.6354
May 0.6474 0.6278 0.6375
June 0.6294 0.6055 0.6203
July 0.6343 0.6175 0.6270
August 0.6195 0.5886 0.6071
September 0.5881 0.5579 0.5734
October 0.6062 0.5625 0.5872
November 0.5830 0.5425 0.5584
December 0.5451 0.4927 0.5205