YEARLY HIGH
9.3338 VUV
YEARLY LOW
7.0244 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5086 VUV

2015 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 9.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 7.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3094 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9657 to the December average rate of 7.4313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.3338 was up 1.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.2377, 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 466,691 VUV
2014 Average 444,374 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 351,221 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,470.07 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.3139
7.2602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VUV 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 8.8518, compared to 8.1653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.7631 VUV (High: 7.7875 / Low: 7.0244). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2788 VUV (High: 8.8790 / Low: 8.6002).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7631
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5092 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 9.1428) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.8100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3328 (+3.78%).

2015 Avg (February) 9.1428
2014 Avg (February) 8.8100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1965 8.7850 8.9657
February 9.3338 8.9904 9.1428
March 9.1016 8.5564 8.8113
April 8.9875 8.6409 8.8001
May 8.8790 8.6002 8.7826
June 8.7633 8.3118 8.6086
July 8.8147 8.5142 8.6778
August 8.6370 8.2416 8.4743
September 8.4327 7.8583 8.1673
October 8.5229 8.0448 8.3005
November 8.0930 7.7739 7.9405
December 7.7875 7.0244 7.4313