YEARLY HIGH
51.6465 XAF
YEARLY LOW
37.6621 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6195 XAF

2015 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 51.6465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 37.6621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9844 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.8354 to the December average rate of 40.0756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 51.6465 was up 6.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.2727, 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 2,582,326 XAF
2014 Average 2,280,855 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,883,105 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 699,220.89 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

51.7591
39.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XAF 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 49.3874, compared to 43.8516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.4710 XAF (High: 43.1331 / Low: 37.6621). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0029 XAF (High: 50.7534 / Low: 49.7505).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.4710
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0029

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 3.1705 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 50.6969) against the same month in 2014 (average: 45.0627), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6342 (+12.50%).

2015 Avg (April) 50.6969
2014 Avg (April) 45.0627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.4084 46.6447 48.8354
February 50.6856 49.1921 49.8850
March 50.7534 49.7505 50.2041
April 51.6465 49.4890 50.6969
May 50.0947 48.4424 49.1418
June 49.0625 46.6874 47.5615
July 48.8951 46.9366 47.8958
August 47.4355 43.2951 45.7466
September 43.7195 41.6725 42.7897
October 44.2547 42.1134 43.3560
November 44.1531 42.2962 43.2461
December 43.1331 37.6621 40.0756