YEARLY HIGH
38.7059 KMF
YEARLY LOW
28.2397 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.9499 KMF

2015 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 38.7059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 28.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4663 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5995 to the December average rate of 29.9102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 38.7059 was up 6.79% compared to the 2014 peak of 36.2448, 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 1,935,296 KMF
2014 Average 1,709,827 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,411,983 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 523,312.94 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

38.7930
29.1027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KMF 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 37.0297, compared to 32.8701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.0297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.8701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 4.0030 KMF (High: 32.2426 / Low: 28.2397). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7197 KMF (High: 38.0146 / Low: 37.2948).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.0030
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7197

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 2.4524 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 37.9855) against the same month in 2014 (average: 33.8013), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1842 (+12.38%).

2015 Avg (April) 37.9855
2014 Avg (April) 33.8013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.4121 35.0158 36.5995
February 38.0019 36.8641 37.4148
March 38.0146 37.2948 37.6586
April 38.7059 37.1299 37.9855
May 37.5859 36.2806 36.8727
June 36.5713 34.9158 35.6473
July 36.7380 35.2981 35.9239
August 35.5828 33.1643 34.4298
September 32.8382 31.2413 32.1219
October 33.0824 31.5527 32.4724
November 33.1168 31.5843 32.3626
December 32.2426 28.2397 29.9102