2015 ZAR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |