YEARLY HIGH
0.0261 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0191 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 KWD

2015 ZAR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0255 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0261 was down 4.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0274, 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 1,303 KWD
2014 Average 1,313 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 954 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.11 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0260
0.0197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KWD 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 KWD (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0249).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.0255) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0257), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.92%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.0255
2014 Avg (February) 0.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0259 0.0251 0.0255
February 0.0261 0.0251 0.0255
March 0.0254 0.0241 0.0248
April 0.0255 0.0248 0.0251
May 0.0256 0.0249 0.0252
June 0.0249 0.0240 0.0246
July 0.0247 0.0239 0.0243
August 0.0240 0.0227 0.0235
September 0.0227 0.0215 0.0221
October 0.0231 0.0217 0.0224
November 0.0220 0.0211 0.0215
December 0.0212 0.0191 0.0202