2016 CAD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1069 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

9.9721 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.0964 ZAR

2016 CAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 12.1069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 9.9721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1348 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4756 to the December average rate of 10.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.1069 was up 4.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,535 ZAR

2015 Average 49,882 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 49,861 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,674.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.9669

10.2405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 11.5767, compared to 10.6161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.9707 ZAR (High: 11.1843 / Low: 10.2136). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3390 ZAR (High: 11.5898 / Low: 11.2508).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9707

April Spread (Stable) ±0.3390

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 0.6435 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 11.8231) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.8240), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9990 (+20.35%).

2016 Avg (May) 11.8231

2015 Avg (May) 9.8240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7509	11.1624	11.4756
February	11.9526	11.0732	11.4603
March	11.8960	11.3716	11.6191
April	11.5898	11.2508	11.3868
May	12.1069	11.3107	11.8231
June	11.9640	11.2853	11.6952
July	11.3762	10.6484	11.0517
August	11.1843	10.2136	10.5953
September	11.1556	10.2322	10.7603
October	10.8694	10.1009	10.5142
November	10.6927	9.9721	10.3905
December	10.5636	10.0867	10.3843