2015 ZAR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

637.5123 GNF

YEARLY LOW

483.3080 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

578.6211 GNF

2015 ZAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 637.5123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 483.3080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.2043 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 611.0530 to the December average rate of 513.4431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 637.5123 was down 6.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 683.9904, 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 31,875,613 GNF

2014 Average 32,343,694 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 24,165,400 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,710,213.48 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

633.1220

502.5632

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GNF 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 608.5659, compared to 548.6764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 59.8896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 608.5659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 548.6764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 56.0575 GNF (High: 539.3655 / Low: 483.3080). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4122 GNF (High: 617.2910 / Low: 595.8788).

December Spread (Volatile) ±56.0575

April Spread (Stable) ±21.4122

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 34.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 622.2421) against the same month in 2014 (average: 639.2437), the exchange rate shifted by -17.0017 (-2.66%).

2015 Avg (February) 622.2421

2014 Avg (February) 639.2437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	624.5673	600.2167	611.0530
February	637.5123	614.7730	622.2421
March	617.1622	574.1379	599.7699
April	617.2910	595.8788	607.2758
May	629.1609	601.4991	613.1948
June	621.7539	585.4163	597.8601
July	620.2386	571.7902	588.7571
August	584.6941	545.0062	565.4174
September	553.1462	521.7810	534.4577
October	564.7800	523.0724	542.5394
November	574.2650	523.4646	547.4435
December	539.3655	483.3080	513.4431