YEARLY HIGH
0.0187 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0163 ZAR

2016 KPW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0187 was up 6.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94 ZAR
2015 Average 71 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 74 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.89 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0184
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0171, compared to 0.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0018 ZAR (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0158). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ZAR (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0150).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0181) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+40.83%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0181
2015 Avg (January) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0187 0.0172 0.0181
February 0.0180 0.0169 0.0176
March 0.0176 0.0164 0.0171
April 0.0169 0.0158 0.0162
May 0.0176 0.0158 0.0170
June 0.0174 0.0160 0.0168
July 0.0164 0.0154 0.0160
August 0.0163 0.0148 0.0153
September 0.0162 0.0150 0.0157
October 0.0159 0.0151 0.0155
November 0.0160 0.0148 0.0155
December 0.0157 0.0150 0.0154