YEARLY HIGH
79.6250 KPW
YEARLY LOW
56.6416 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.9663 KPW

2015 ZAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 79.6250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 56.6416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9834 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.8450 to the December average rate of 59.8454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 79.6250 was down 8.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 87.3035, 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 3,981,251 KPW
2014 Average 4,152,474 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,832,081 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,149,170.12 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

79.6450
58.0454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KPW 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 75.5778, compared to 66.3548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.2231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.5778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.3548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 6.0281 KPW (High: 62.6697 / Low: 56.6416). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1004 KPW (High: 78.9001 / Low: 76.7997).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.0281
January Spread (Stable) ±2.1004

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.8732 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 77.6623) against the same month in 2014 (average: 82.0639), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4015 (-5.36%).

2015 Avg (February) 77.6623
2014 Avg (February) 82.0639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.9001 76.7997 77.8450
February 79.6250 76.3788 77.6623
March 77.1810 72.1280 74.5389
April 76.4068 73.7432 75.0563
May 76.4017 74.0346 75.2147
June 74.2798 71.4243 73.1497
July 73.5454 71.0104 72.2865
August 71.2249 67.6592 69.7931
September 67.6195 64.1192 65.9199
October 68.7674 64.6557 66.6836
November 65.3668 62.3497 63.6001
December 62.6697 56.6416 59.8454