YEARLY HIGH
0.2499 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1993 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2189 ZAR

2016 INR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2420 to the December average rate of 0.2045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2499 was up 5.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 62,481 ZAR
2015 Average 49,730 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 49,829 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,652.53 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2458
0.2007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.2293, compared to 0.2085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0215 ZAR (High: 0.2353 / Low: 0.2138). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 ZAR (High: 0.2084 / Low: 0.2000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0560 (+30.13%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2420
2015 Avg (January) 0.1860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2499 0.2336 0.2420
February 0.2379 0.2220 0.2315
March 0.2350 0.2230 0.2295
April 0.2286 0.2143 0.2199
May 0.2353 0.2138 0.2286
June 0.2322 0.2140 0.2242
July 0.2192 0.2082 0.2144
August 0.2186 0.1993 0.2057
September 0.2180 0.2030 0.2110
October 0.2143 0.2031 0.2088
November 0.2128 0.1999 0.2066
December 0.2084 0.2000 0.2045