YEARLY HIGH
0.1320 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1058 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1185 ZAR

2016 ALL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ALL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1281 to the December average rate of 0.1081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1320 was up 4.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 660 ZAR
2015 Average 507 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 529 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1301
0.1061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to ZAR 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 0.1243, compared to 0.1127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0108 ZAR (High: 0.1280 / Low: 0.1173). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 ZAR (High: 0.1106 / Low: 0.1058).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1281) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+33.29%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1281
2015 Avg (January) 0.0961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1320 0.1225 0.1281
February 0.1305 0.1219 0.1267
March 0.1277 0.1209 0.1237
April 0.1243 0.1169 0.1195
May 0.1280 0.1173 0.1251
June 0.1264 0.1187 0.1228
July 0.1198 0.1129 0.1167
August 0.1189 0.1095 0.1129
September 0.1187 0.1106 0.1151
October 0.1155 0.1089 0.1124
November 0.1142 0.1074 0.1109
December 0.1106 0.1058 0.1081