YEARLY HIGH
0.0009 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0007 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0007 ZAR

2016 BYR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0008 to the December average rate of 0.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0009 was down 17.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4 ZAR
2015 Average 4 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 3 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0008
0.0007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0008, compared to 0.0007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0009 / Low: 0.0007). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0007).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0008) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0008), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-1.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0008
2015 Avg (January) 0.0008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0009 0.0007 0.0008
February 0.0008 0.0007 0.0007
March 0.0008 0.0007 0.0007
April 0.0008 0.0007 0.0007
May 0.0008 0.0007 0.0008
June 0.0008 0.0007 0.0008
July 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
August 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
September 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
October 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
November 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
December 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007