YEARLY HIGH
0.2001 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.1415 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1728 GEL

2015 ZAR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.2001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.1415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0586 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1527 to the December average rate of 0.1592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2001 was up 16.74% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1714, 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 10,005 GEL
2014 Average 8,122 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 7,075 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,930.18 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1980
0.1482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GEL 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 0.1718, compared to 0.1738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0465 GEL (High: 0.1879 / Low: 0.1415). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 GEL (High: 0.1548 / Low: 0.1507).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.1939) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0244 (+14.39%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.1939
2014 Avg (May) 0.1695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1548 0.1507 0.1527
February 0.1562 0.1498 0.1523
March 0.1879 0.1415 0.1598
April 0.1960 0.1848 0.1884
May 0.2001 0.1892 0.1939
June 0.1888 0.1805 0.1835
July 0.1834 0.1786 0.1812
August 0.1834 0.1763 0.1801
September 0.1840 0.1683 0.1757
October 0.1821 0.1714 0.1769
November 0.1740 0.1661 0.1695
December 0.1666 0.1508 0.1592