2015 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

382.0231 SLL

YEARLY LOW

265.1722 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

327.6983 SLL

2015 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 382.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 265.1722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.8509 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 363.9778 to the December average rate of 278.9156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 382.0231 was down 9.06% compared to the 2014 peak of 420.0750, 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 19,101,157 SLL

2014 Average 20,023,739 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 13,258,611 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,842,546.44 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

384.9171

264.2400

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ZAR to SLL 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 361.8274, compared to 293.5692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 68.2581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 361.8274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 293.5692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 55.5353 SLL (High: 326.6487 / Low: 271.1134). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4767 SLL (High: 368.2052 / Low: 359.7285).

November Spread (Volatile) ±55.5353

January Spread (Stable) ±8.4767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 36.4110 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -36.4110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 374.8607) against the same month in 2014 (average: 394.7146), the exchange rate shifted by -19.8539 (-5.03%).

2015 Avg (February) 374.8607

2014 Avg (February) 394.7146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	368.2052	359.7285	363.9778
February	382.0231	367.7496	374.8607
March	377.1864	350.6224	361.9087
April	368.9440	357.7177	363.4572
May	366.3402	356.0474	361.5916
June	357.8379	337.2313	345.1683
July	345.6286	312.0993	329.4814
August	311.8597	281.4812	293.0704
September	281.3721	266.7536	274.2964
October	286.2060	269.0933	277.4854
November	326.6487	271.1134	308.1662
December	291.3401	265.1722	278.9156