YEARLY HIGH
4.4329 STD
YEARLY LOW
3.8621 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2027 STD

2015 ZMK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZMK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 4.4329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.8621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5708 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0059 to the December average rate of 4.2784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.4329 was up 15.66% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.8325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,164 STD
2014 Average 17,591 STD
Yearly Trough Low 19,310 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,854.19 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.3810
3.9718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK to STD 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 4.1799, compared to 4.2254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.2934 STD (High: 4.1555 / Low: 3.8621). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0854 STD (High: 4.1633 / Low: 4.0778).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2934
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0854

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 4.3083) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.3780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9304 (+27.54%).

2015 Avg (March) 4.3083
2014 Avg (March) 3.3780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1555 3.8621 4.0059
February 4.1633 4.0778 4.1119
March 4.4329 4.1640 4.3083
April 4.4093 4.1984 4.3172
May 4.2711 4.0890 4.1766
June 4.2565 4.1070 4.1595
July 4.2979 4.1752 4.2349
August 4.2797 4.0624 4.1891
September 4.1896 4.0902 4.1509
October 4.2667 4.0869 4.1525
November 4.4104 4.2472 4.3469
December 4.4003 4.2419 4.2784