YEARLY HIGH
0.3508 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.2427 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3065 ILS

2015 ZAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.3508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.2427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1081 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3413 to the December average rate of 0.2575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3508 was down 1.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3570, 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 17,542 ILS
2014 Average 16,491 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 12,136 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,406.33 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3497
0.2491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ILS 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 0.3284, compared to 0.2846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0272 ILS (High: 0.2699 / Low: 0.2427). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 ILS (High: 0.3010 / Low: 0.2925).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.3413) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+6.00%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.3413
2014 Avg (January) 0.3220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3508 0.3357 0.3413
February 0.3437 0.3295 0.3362
March 0.3416 0.3238 0.3313
April 0.3339 0.3229 0.3281
May 0.3270 0.3182 0.3229
June 0.3161 0.3065 0.3106
July 0.3089 0.2978 0.3044
August 0.3010 0.2925 0.2975
September 0.2937 0.2803 0.2865
October 0.2935 0.2797 0.2865
November 0.2810 0.2686 0.2749
December 0.2699 0.2427 0.2575