YEARLY HIGH
9.3974 XPF
YEARLY LOW
6.8427 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4835 XPF

2015 ZAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 9.3974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 6.8427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5547 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8879 to the December average rate of 7.2854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.3974 was up 7.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.7805, 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 469,870 XPF
2014 Average 415,209 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 342,134 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,736.62 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.4132
7.0919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XPF 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 8.9897, compared to 7.9773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.9974 XPF (High: 7.8401 / Low: 6.8427). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1770 XPF (High: 9.2405 / Low: 9.0635).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9974
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1770

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 0.5785 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 9.2197) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.2057), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0140 (+12.36%).

2015 Avg (April) 9.2197
2014 Avg (April) 8.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3236 8.4944 8.8879
February 9.2312 8.9465 9.0865
March 9.2405 9.0635 9.1436
April 9.3974 8.9931 9.2197
May 9.1134 8.7974 8.9444
June 8.9216 8.5062 8.6562
July 8.9251 8.5519 8.7206
August 8.6313 7.8829 8.3192
September 7.9487 7.5876 7.7868
October 8.0422 7.6724 7.8883
November 8.0189 7.7284 7.8638
December 7.8401 6.8427 7.2854