2015 ZAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1928.4803 STD

YEARLY LOW

1402.5851 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1739.2853 STD

2015 ZAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 1928.4803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1402.5851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 525.8952 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1820.1036 to the December average rate of 1494.6281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1928.4803 was up 7.11% compared to the 2014 peak of 1800.4052, 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 96,424,017 STD

2014 Average 85,168,832 STD

Yearly Trough Low 70,129,256 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,294,760.73 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1930.7630

1454.9795

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to STD 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 1842.9020, compared to 1635.6686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 207.2334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1842.9020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1635.6686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 205.4232 STD (High: 1608.0083 / Low: 1402.5851). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.0557 STD (High: 1898.6320 / Low: 1850.5762).

December Spread (Volatile) ±205.4232

March Spread (Stable) ±48.0557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 118.7319 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -118.7319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 1891.1144) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1683.5584), the exchange rate shifted by +207.5560 (+12.33%).

2015 Avg (April) 1891.1144

2014 Avg (April) 1683.5584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1908.5922	1737.0735	1820.1036
February	1895.1802	1834.1144	1863.7012
March	1898.6320	1850.5762	1873.5288
April	1928.4803	1855.4078	1891.1144
May	1867.7492	1806.9646	1833.2567
June	1826.1555	1745.3942	1775.7071
July	1824.9798	1748.1732	1786.6653
August	1776.6449	1624.9385	1706.7250
September	1629.3414	1560.5221	1596.8159
October	1645.1225	1571.7768	1615.8170
November	1645.5931	1577.9688	1613.3600
December	1608.0083	1402.5851	1494.6281