YEARLY HIGH
18.2668 SYP
YEARLY LOW
13.1064 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3268 SYP

2015 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 18.2668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 13.1064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1605 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7912 to the December average rate of 14.6703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 18.2668 was up 16.48% compared to the 2014 peak of 15.6828, 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 913,342 SYP
2014 Average 704,817 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 655,318 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,023.74 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.9706
13.4096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 16.3060, compared to 14.3476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 2.5444 SYP (High: 15.6508 / Low: 13.1064). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5090 SYP (High: 16.0400 / Low: 15.5310).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5444
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5090

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 17.5905) against the same month in 2014 (average: 13.8200), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7705 (+27.28%).

2015 Avg (April) 17.5905
2014 Avg (April) 13.8200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.2525 15.3086 15.7912
February 17.1708 16.1115 16.4462
March 17.8674 15.3602 16.8751
April 18.2668 15.7852 17.5905
May 16.0400 15.5310 15.7859
June 15.5860 14.9834 15.3473
July 15.4284 14.8966 15.1657
August 14.9446 14.1928 14.6425
September 14.1809 13.4486 13.8286
October 14.4264 13.5638 13.9886
November 15.6508 13.1064 13.7897
December 15.3926 13.8927 14.6703