YEARLY HIGH
96.4790 KRW
YEARLY LOW
74.2433 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.0333 KRW

2015 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 96.4790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 74.2433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.2357 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.1892 to the December average rate of 77.9871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 96.4790 was down 5.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 101.6142, 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 4,823,948 KRW
2014 Average 4,857,231 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,712,164 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,111,783.66 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

96.7167
76.2844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KRW 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 92.2924, compared to 85.7742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.2924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.7742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 6.5723 KRW (High: 80.8156 / Low: 74.2433). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9759 KRW (High: 94.8900 / Low: 92.9141).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.5723
January Spread (Stable) ±1.9759

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.5063 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 95.0140) against the same month in 2014 (average: 97.7260), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7120 (-2.78%).

2015 Avg (February) 95.0140
2014 Avg (February) 97.7260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.8900 92.9141 94.1892
February 96.4790 93.3291 95.0140
March 94.3395 90.9171 92.1954
April 92.2986 88.6826 90.5782
May 92.3418 89.4962 91.2704
June 91.9764 88.8797 90.5073
July 93.3034 90.4249 91.9613
August 92.5346 88.5617 91.3811
September 88.3105 85.1277 86.8749
October 86.7087 82.2659 84.8826
November 82.8692 80.1440 81.5584
December 80.8156 74.2433 77.9871