YEARLY HIGH
5.4237 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.6622 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0480 KGS

2015 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 5.4237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 4.6622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7615 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1329 to the December average rate of 5.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.4237 was up 3.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.2591, 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 271,185 KGS
2014 Average 246,710 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 233,110 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,075.90 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.2921
4.8065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KGS 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 5.0933, compared to 5.0026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.5758 KGS (High: 5.2847 / Low: 4.7089). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2035 KGS (High: 5.2292 / Low: 5.0257).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5758
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 5.2516) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.1551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0965 (+1.87%).

2015 Avg (April) 5.2516
2014 Avg (April) 5.1551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2292 5.0257 5.1329
February 5.3532 5.1355 5.2437
March 5.3098 4.9337 5.1421
April 5.4237 5.0387 5.2516
May 5.0260 4.7827 4.9275
June 5.0697 4.6622 4.8621
July 5.1020 4.8130 4.9925
August 4.9657 4.7390 4.8469
September 5.2847 4.7089 4.9567
October 5.2598 4.9464 5.1043
November 5.1961 4.9102 5.0704
December 5.2840 4.7753 5.0448