2015 ZAR to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 17.5778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 12.5068.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0710 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0900 to the December average rate of 13.2275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17.5778 was up 5.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 16.6046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
ZAR to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.5201, compared to 14.6720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8481 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 1.3655 NGN (High: 17.3740 / Low: 16.0084). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5056 NGN (High: 16.8775 / Low: 16.3719).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.8519 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 17.1111) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.9419), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1691 (+14.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7373 | 15.4938 | 16.0900 |
| February | 17.5778 | 16.2599 | 17.1111 |
| March | 17.3740 | 16.0084 | 16.5268 |
| April | 16.9022 | 16.3041 | 16.5953 |
| May | 16.8775 | 16.3719 | 16.6294 |
| June | 16.4282 | 15.7822 | 16.1678 |
| July | 16.2493 | 15.6976 | 15.9804 |
| August | 15.7526 | 14.9613 | 15.4310 |
| September | 14.9513 | 14.1802 | 14.5791 |
| October | 15.2182 | 14.2962 | 14.7522 |
| November | 14.4639 | 13.7930 | 14.0617 |
| December | 13.8566 | 12.5068 | 13.2275 |