YEARLY HIGH
8.4469 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.6376 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3571 ZAR

2016 BZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 8.4469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 6.6376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8093 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1608 to the December average rate of 6.9140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.4469 was up 5.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.9743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,234 ZAR
2015 Average 31,939 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 33,188 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,046.56 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.2878
6.7642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 7.7136, compared to 7.0006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7610 ZAR (High: 7.8890 / Low: 7.1280). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2892 ZAR (High: 7.0526 / Low: 6.7634).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7610
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2892

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3755 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 8.1608) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.7838), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3770 (+41.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 8.1608
2015 Avg (January) 5.7838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4469 7.7448 8.1608
February 8.0959 7.6027 7.9212
March 7.9378 7.4052 7.6981
April 7.6356 7.1069 7.3226
May 7.8890 7.1280 7.6510
June 7.8139 7.1574 7.5277
July 7.3772 6.9477 7.1991
August 7.3306 6.6721 6.8911
September 7.3020 6.7541 7.0440
October 7.1538 6.7923 6.9670
November 7.2054 6.6376 6.9886
December 7.0526 6.7634 6.9140