2016 KGS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2314 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1932 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2102 ZAR

2016 KGS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.2314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2145 to the December average rate of 0.2002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2314 was up 7.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,157 ZAR

2015 Average 992 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 966 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.13 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2263

0.1978

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.2160, compared to 0.2044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0240 ZAR (High: 0.2314 / Low: 0.2074). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 ZAR (High: 0.2040 / Low: 0.1953).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+10.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2240

2015 Avg (May) 0.2030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2221	0.2039	0.2145
February	0.2175	0.2046	0.2112
March	0.2191	0.2096	0.2125
April	0.2186	0.2074	0.2118
May	0.2314	0.2074	0.2240
June	0.2291	0.2136	0.2222
July	0.2197	0.2046	0.2139
August	0.2126	0.1937	0.2008
September	0.2117	0.1975	0.2049
October	0.2089	0.1973	0.2040
November	0.2090	0.1932	0.2028
December	0.2040	0.1953	0.2002