2015 ZAR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6297 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.2460 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4746 MDL

2015 ZAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 1.6297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.2460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3837 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4411 to the December average rate of 1.3112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6297 was up 18.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3793, 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 81,484 MDL

2014 Average 64,599 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 62,298 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,185.85 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6313

1.2821

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MDL 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 1.5106, compared to 1.4387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5106

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.2121 MDL (High: 1.5465 / Low: 1.3345). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0376 MDL (High: 1.5103 / Low: 1.4727).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2121

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 1.6022) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3712 (+30.15%).

2015 Avg (February) 1.6022

2014 Avg (February) 1.2310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5465	1.3345	1.4411
February	1.6297	1.5496	1.6022
March	1.5824	1.4573	1.5213
April	1.5279	1.4648	1.5001
May	1.5103	1.4727	1.4960
June	1.5715	1.4524	1.5027
July	1.5554	1.4775	1.5213
August	1.5106	1.4320	1.4723
September	1.4923	1.3830	1.4422
October	1.5020	1.4430	1.4737
November	1.4505	1.3773	1.4113
December	1.3829	1.2460	1.3112