YEARLY HIGH
0.0788 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0573 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0710 EUR

2015 ZAR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.0788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0745 to the December average rate of 0.0610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0788 was up 6.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0738, 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 3,942 EUR
2014 Average 3,476 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,863 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,079.64 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0787
0.0594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to EUR 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 0.0753, compared to 0.0668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0083 EUR (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0573). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 EUR (High: 0.0774 / Low: 0.0760).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.0771) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+12.32%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.0771
2014 Avg (April) 0.0687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0785 0.0713 0.0745
February 0.0775 0.0748 0.0760
March 0.0774 0.0760 0.0765
April 0.0788 0.0750 0.0771
May 0.0764 0.0734 0.0749
June 0.0747 0.0709 0.0724
July 0.0747 0.0714 0.0730
August 0.0722 0.0654 0.0696
September 0.0665 0.0634 0.0652
October 0.0673 0.0642 0.0661
November 0.0673 0.0646 0.0659
December 0.0656 0.0573 0.0610