2015 ZAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5299 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.3846 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4736 SDG

2015 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.3846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1453 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5071 to the December average rate of 0.4089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5299 was down 4.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5527, 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 26,495 SDG

2014 Average 26,278 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 19,230 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,264.97 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5250

0.3984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SDG 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 0.4992, compared to 0.4481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0441 SDG (High: 0.5299 / Low: 0.4858). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 SDG (High: 0.4882 / Low: 0.4724).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0441

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.5071) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-3.44%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.5071

2014 Avg (January) 0.5251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5299	0.4858	0.5071
February	0.5223	0.5061	0.5144
March	0.5122	0.4743	0.4925
April	0.5061	0.4894	0.4972
May	0.5067	0.4904	0.4984
June	0.4933	0.4738	0.4854
July	0.4882	0.4724	0.4801
August	0.4820	0.4574	0.4711
September	0.4583	0.4341	0.4464
October	0.4655	0.4370	0.4512
November	0.4428	0.4223	0.4309
December	0.4243	0.3846	0.4089