YEARLY HIGH
2.3524 NIO
YEARLY LOW
1.7536 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1330 NIO

2015 ZAR to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 2.3524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.7536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5988 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2984 to the December average rate of 1.8532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.3524 was down 6.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.5040, 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 117,622 NIO
2014 Average 119,834 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 87,682 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,939.86 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.3459
1.8084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NIO 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 2.2465, compared to 2.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.1910 NIO (High: 1.9446 / Low: 1.7536). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0644 NIO (High: 2.2021 / Low: 2.1377).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1910
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0644

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 0.1065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 2.3011) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.3231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0221 (-0.95%).

2015 Avg (February) 2.3011
2014 Avg (February) 2.3231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3415 2.2654 2.2984
February 2.3524 2.2611 2.3011
March 2.2909 2.1442 2.2131
April 2.2739 2.1996 2.2351
May 2.2841 2.2065 2.2427
June 2.2304 2.1385 2.1885
July 2.2021 2.1377 2.1692
August 2.1567 2.0479 2.1128
September 2.0704 1.9555 2.0063
October 2.0992 1.9787 2.0357
November 1.9960 1.9029 1.9406
December 1.9446 1.7536 1.8532