YEARLY HIGH
0.3320 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2361 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2958 SAR

2015 ZAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.3320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.2361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0959 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3249 to the December average rate of 0.2495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3320 was down 8.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3638, 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 16,602 SAR
2014 Average 17,307 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,806 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,796.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3324
0.2419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SAR 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 0.3151, compared to 0.2765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0252 SAR (High: 0.2613 / Low: 0.2361). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SAR (High: 0.3296 / Low: 0.3204).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.3238) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0182 (-5.33%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.3238
2014 Avg (February) 0.3420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3296 0.3204 0.3249
February 0.3320 0.3184 0.3238
March 0.3217 0.3006 0.3106
April 0.3183 0.3073 0.3128
May 0.3184 0.3085 0.3134
June 0.3096 0.2976 0.3048
July 0.3064 0.2959 0.3012
August 0.2968 0.2820 0.2909
September 0.2818 0.2672 0.2747
October 0.2865 0.2694 0.2778
November 0.2724 0.2600 0.2651
December 0.2613 0.2361 0.2495