YEARLY HIGH
1.3108 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.0910 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2464 MXN

2015 ZAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.3108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.0910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2198 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2714 to the December average rate of 1.1350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3108 was up 2.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2773, 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 65,538 MXN
2014 Average 61,356 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 54,549 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,988.59 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3027
1.1198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MXN 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 1.2707, compared to 1.2222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0724 MXN (High: 1.1633 / Low: 1.0910). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 MXN (High: 1.2856 / Low: 1.2581).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0724
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 1.2815) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0484 (+3.93%).

2015 Avg (August) 1.2815
2014 Avg (August) 1.2331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2856 1.2581 1.2714
February 1.3068 1.2743 1.2875
March 1.2869 1.2409 1.2624
April 1.2897 1.2561 1.2681
May 1.2906 1.2630 1.2762
June 1.2881 1.2420 1.2587
July 1.3014 1.2611 1.2798
August 1.3108 1.2596 1.2815
September 1.2629 1.2153 1.2335
October 1.2548 1.1945 1.2277
November 1.1942 1.1490 1.1755
December 1.1633 1.0910 1.1350