YEARLY HIGH
8.7307 NPR
YEARLY LOW
6.7157 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0760 NPR

2015 ZAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 8.7307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 6.7157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0150 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6279 to the December average rate of 7.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8.7307 was down 7.38% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.4263, 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 436,534 NPR
2014 Average 450,912 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 335,783 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,751.25 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

8.7846
6.9042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NPR 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 8.4396, compared to 7.7124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.6965 NPR (High: 7.4122 / Low: 6.7157). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1749 NPR (High: 8.1264 / Low: 7.9515).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6965
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1749

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 8.5662) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.0813), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5151 (-5.67%).

2015 Avg (February) 8.5662
2014 Avg (February) 9.0813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7229 8.4827 8.6279
February 8.7307 8.4335 8.5662
March 8.4870 8.0759 8.2844
April 8.5302 8.2296 8.3421
May 8.6325 8.3505 8.5164
June 8.4121 8.0967 8.3009
July 8.3304 8.0788 8.1775
August 8.1264 7.9515 8.0665
September 7.9820 7.5302 7.7619
October 7.9660 7.5342 7.7286
November 7.6356 7.3147 7.4789
December 7.4122 6.7157 7.0609