YEARLY HIGH
716.6439 LAK
YEARLY LOW
511.5629 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
641.1606 LAK

2015 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 716.6439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 511.5629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 205.0810 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 701.8426 to the December average rate of 541.4429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 716.6439 was down 8.21% compared to the 2014 peak of 780.7825, 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 35,832,195 LAK
2014 Average 37,131,958 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 25,578,144 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,254,051.24 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

717.8826
525.4030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 681.1146, compared to 601.2067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 79.9080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 681.1146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 601.2067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 56.7511 LAK (High: 568.3140 / Low: 511.5629). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.6825 LAK (High: 663.0928 / Low: 645.4103).

December Spread (Volatile) ±56.7511
July Spread (Stable) ±17.6825

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 38.0246 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 700.1635) against the same month in 2014 (average: 731.6473), the exchange rate shifted by -31.4838 (-4.30%).

2015 Avg (February) 700.1635
2014 Avg (February) 731.6473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 711.0581 691.0235 701.8426
February 716.6439 688.6123 700.1635
March 695.4995 651.4618 672.3530
April 687.3516 664.5723 676.1401
May 686.3381 667.3978 676.2564
June 672.5036 645.1927 659.9320
July 663.0928 645.4103 653.6051
August 653.3538 615.1091 635.0303
September 611.8454 580.2186 597.0057
October 621.0842 585.3853 603.6192
November 591.5635 565.7914 576.5367
December 568.3140 511.5629 541.4429