2015 ZAR to ZMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |