YEARLY HIGH
0.0553 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0399 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0498 LVL

2015 ZAR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0523 to the December average rate of 0.0425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0553 was up 6.69% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0518, 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 2,764 LVL
2014 Average 2,439 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 1,993 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 770.88 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0554
0.0413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LVL 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 0.0529, compared to 0.0467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0062 LVL (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0399). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LVL (High: 0.0544 / Low: 0.0532).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.0542) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+12.15%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.0542
2014 Avg (April) 0.0484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0549 0.0500 0.0523
February 0.0542 0.0526 0.0534
March 0.0544 0.0532 0.0538
April 0.0553 0.0530 0.0542
May 0.0536 0.0519 0.0526
June 0.0524 0.0501 0.0508
July 0.0517 0.0500 0.0508
August 0.0502 0.0466 0.0487
September 0.0467 0.0445 0.0457
October 0.0473 0.0449 0.0463
November 0.0473 0.0450 0.0460
December 0.0461 0.0399 0.0425