YEARLY HIGH
19.0301 YER
YEARLY LOW
13.5412 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9586 YER

2015 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 19.0301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 13.5412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4889 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5990 to the December average rate of 14.3031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 19.0301 was down 8.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 20.8545, 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 951,503 YER
2014 Average 991,986 YER
Yearly Trough Low 677,058 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274,445.31 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

19.0286
13.8735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to YER 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 18.0587, compared to 15.8586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 1.4357 YER (High: 14.9768 / Low: 13.5412). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5057 YER (High: 18.8554 / Low: 18.3497).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4357
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5057

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 0.9247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 18.5587) against the same month in 2014 (average: 19.6076), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0489 (-5.35%).

2015 Avg (February) 18.5587
2014 Avg (February) 19.6076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8554 18.3497 18.5990
February 19.0301 18.2579 18.5587
March 18.4442 17.2386 17.8120
April 18.2529 17.6217 17.9343
May 18.2516 17.6818 17.9707
June 17.7492 17.0592 17.4773
July 17.5692 16.9737 17.2778
August 17.0276 16.1605 16.6800
September 16.1595 15.3259 15.7554
October 16.4421 15.4592 15.9380
November 15.6265 14.8882 15.1970
December 14.9768 13.5412 14.3031