YEARLY HIGH
464.7514 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
330.6360 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
414.1760 ZMK

2015 ZAR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 464.7514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 330.6360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.1153 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 454.3122 to the December average rate of 349.2785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 464.7514 was down 8.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 509.5685, 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 23,237,568 ZMK
2014 Average 24,230,471 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 16,531,802 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,705,765.85 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

464.8155
338.7751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ZMK 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 441.0835, compared to 387.2684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 53.8151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 441.0835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 387.2684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 35.1149 ZMK (High: 365.7509 / Low: 330.6360). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2572 ZMK (High: 460.4281 / Low: 448.1709).

December Spread (Volatile) ±35.1149
January Spread (Stable) ±12.2572

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 22.6049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.6049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 453.2470) against the same month in 2014 (average: 478.6389), the exchange rate shifted by -25.3919 (-5.31%).

2015 Avg (February) 453.2470
2014 Avg (February) 478.6389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 460.4281 448.1709 454.3122
February 464.7514 445.8038 453.2470
March 450.3962 420.9092 434.9948
April 445.8334 430.3778 438.0644
May 445.8929 431.9916 438.9687
June 433.5092 416.7609 426.9140
July 429.2230 414.4288 421.8924
August 415.6803 394.7914 407.3346
September 394.6384 374.2101 384.7298
October 401.4182 377.4168 389.1869
November 381.5676 363.9558 371.1882
December 365.7509 330.6360 349.2785