YEARLY HIGH
0.2390 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1700 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2130 XCD

2015 ZAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.2390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.1700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0690 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2337 to the December average rate of 0.1796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2390 was down 8.79% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2621, 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 11,951 XCD
2014 Average 12,464 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,500 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,450.53 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2391
0.1742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XCD 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 0.2268, compared to 0.1991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0181 XCD (High: 0.1881 / Low: 0.1700). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 XCD (High: 0.2368 / Low: 0.2305).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.2331) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-5.36%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.2331
2014 Avg (February) 0.2463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2368 0.2305 0.2337
February 0.2390 0.2293 0.2331
March 0.2317 0.2165 0.2237
April 0.2293 0.2213 0.2253
May 0.2293 0.2222 0.2257
June 0.2229 0.2143 0.2195
July 0.2207 0.2131 0.2169
August 0.2138 0.2030 0.2095
September 0.2029 0.1924 0.1978
October 0.2064 0.1941 0.2001
November 0.1962 0.1871 0.1909
December 0.1881 0.1700 0.1796