YEARLY HIGH
0.2623 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1949 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2380 LTL

2015 ZAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.2623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.1949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0674 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2544 to the December average rate of 0.2066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2623 was up 3.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2542, 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 13,116 LTL
2014 Average 12,000 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 9,744 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,372.46 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2619
0.2016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LTL 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 0.2491, compared to 0.2270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0244 LTL (High: 0.2193 / Low: 0.1949). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 LTL (High: 0.2253 / Low: 0.2172).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.2569) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+11.44%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.2569
2014 Avg (February) 0.2305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2620 0.2458 0.2544
February 0.2623 0.2528 0.2569
March 0.2568 0.2351 0.2436
April 0.2491 0.2404 0.2447
May 0.2562 0.2413 0.2478
June 0.2534 0.2387 0.2471
July 0.2528 0.2443 0.2484
August 0.2453 0.2283 0.2379
September 0.2275 0.2164 0.2223
October 0.2310 0.2183 0.2255
November 0.2253 0.2172 0.2213
December 0.2193 0.1949 0.2066