YEARLY HIGH
4.2612 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.4886 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8293 ZAR

2016 ILS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 4.2612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 3.4886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7726 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1241 to the December average rate of 3.6180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2612 was up 3.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.1199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,306 ZAR
2015 Average 16,444 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,443 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,863.19 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.1747
3.5674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 3.9901, compared to 3.6686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3768 ZAR (High: 3.8747 / Low: 3.4979). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1413 ZAR (High: 3.6786 / Low: 3.5373).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3768
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1413

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 0.1724 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.1241) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9301), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1940 (+40.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.1241
2015 Avg (January) 2.9301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2612 3.9680 4.1241
February 4.1464 3.8958 4.0471
March 4.0671 3.9045 3.9743
April 4.0156 3.7816 3.8738
May 4.1072 3.7981 4.0136
June 4.0618 3.7655 3.9075
July 3.8087 3.6528 3.7350
August 3.8747 3.4979 3.6286
September 3.8659 3.6022 3.7418
October 3.7503 3.5294 3.6486
November 3.7413 3.4886 3.6395
December 3.6786 3.5373 3.6180