YEARLY HIGH
17.5778 NGN
YEARLY LOW
12.5068 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5960 NGN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 878,890 NGN
2014 Average 761,435 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 625,339 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253,550.84 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.4994
12.8391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3655
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5056

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (February) 17.1111
2014 Avg (February) 14.9419

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