YEARLY HIGH
0.3222 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2715 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3060 MYR

2015 ZAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.3222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.2715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0507 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3094 to the December average rate of 0.2845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3222 was up 2.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3134, 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 16,109 MYR
2014 Average 15,092 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 13,576 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,533.06 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3185
0.2815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MYR 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 0.3054, compared to 0.3065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0237 MYR (High: 0.2952 / Low: 0.2715). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 MYR (High: 0.3083 / Low: 0.3018).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.3151) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+6.78%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.3151
2014 Avg (October) 0.2951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3166 0.3011 0.3094
February 0.3157 0.3052 0.3106
March 0.3099 0.2970 0.3049
April 0.3094 0.2948 0.3027
May 0.3040 0.2974 0.3009
June 0.3099 0.2978 0.3041
July 0.3083 0.3018 0.3053
August 0.3221 0.3017 0.3139
September 0.3188 0.3099 0.3154
October 0.3222 0.3093 0.3151
November 0.3111 0.2950 0.3047
December 0.2952 0.2715 0.2845