YEARLY HIGH
5.4247 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.1232 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7684 ZAR

2016 LTL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 5.4247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.1232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3014 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2351 to the December average rate of 4.2311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.4247 was up 5.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.1315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,123 ZAR
2015 Average 21,108 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 20,616 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,507.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3355
4.1307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 5.0400, compared to 4.4968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.4705 ZAR (High: 4.8128 / Low: 4.3423). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2174 ZAR (High: 4.3406 / Low: 4.1232).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4705
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2174

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 0.2875 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.2351) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9322), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3029 (+33.13%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.2351
2015 Avg (January) 3.9322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4247 4.9712 5.2351
February 5.2582 4.9429 5.1508
March 5.1428 4.8865 5.0122
April 5.0451 4.7104 4.8319
May 5.1837 4.7144 5.0541
June 5.1413 4.7669 4.9560
July 4.7967 4.5288 4.6686
August 4.8128 4.3423 4.5102
September 4.7936 4.4492 4.6312
October 4.6726 4.3751 4.5259
November 4.6101 4.2439 4.4136
December 4.3406 4.1232 4.2311