YEARLY HIGH
51.5904 XOF
YEARLY LOW
37.6931 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6194 XOF

2015 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 51.5904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 37.6931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8973 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.8043 to the December average rate of 40.1250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 51.5904 was up 6.98% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.2249, 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 2,579,522 XOF
2014 Average 2,281,172 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,884,655 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 694,867.33 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

51.7034
39.0724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XOF 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 49.3587, compared to 43.8801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.4919 XOF (High: 43.1850 / Low: 37.6931). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9942 XOF (High: 50.6944 / Low: 49.7002).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.4919
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9942

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 3.1660 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 50.6508) against the same month in 2014 (average: 45.0966), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5542 (+12.32%).

2015 Avg (April) 50.6508
2014 Avg (April) 45.0966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.3594 46.6442 48.8043
February 50.6770 49.1863 49.8772
March 50.6944 49.7002 50.1695
April 51.5904 49.4356 50.6508
May 50.0655 48.3921 49.1259
June 49.0525 46.6879 47.5244
July 48.8963 46.9349 47.8810
August 47.4976 43.2724 45.7513
September 43.6862 41.7824 42.8269
October 44.3122 42.1120 43.4057
November 44.2112 42.2971 43.2909
December 43.1850 37.6931 40.1250