YEARLY HIGH
0.1570 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1208 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1345 ZAR

2016 DZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.1570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1516 to the December average rate of 0.1251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1570 was up 5.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 785 ZAR
2015 Average 636 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 604 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1543
0.1225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.1418, compared to 0.1272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0128 ZAR (High: 0.1430 / Low: 0.1302). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ZAR (High: 0.1273 / Low: 0.1227).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1516) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+16.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1516
2015 Avg (January) 0.1296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1570 0.1443 0.1516
February 0.1518 0.1430 0.1483
March 0.1443 0.1361 0.1402
April 0.1409 0.1304 0.1344
May 0.1430 0.1302 0.1394
June 0.1417 0.1314 0.1370
July 0.1340 0.1264 0.1304
August 0.1338 0.1215 0.1259
September 0.1334 0.1235 0.1290
October 0.1295 0.1232 0.1266
November 0.1301 0.1208 0.1264
December 0.1273 0.1227 0.1251