YEARLY HIGH
36.0418 AMD
YEARLY LOW
28.7631 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7672 AMD

2016 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 36.0418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 28.7631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2786 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8350 to the December average rate of 34.8131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.0418 was down 14.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.1140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,802,088 AMD
2015 Average 1,882,159 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,438,156 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363,931.59 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.3109
29.3372
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ZAR to AMD 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: JanтАУJun) was 31.4539, compared to 34.0805 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 2.6266 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 31.4539
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 34.0805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.5082 AMD (High: 33.7537 / Low: 30.2455). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5583 AMD (High: 35.6677 / Low: 34.1093).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.5082
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.5583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6561 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 34.2270) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.8982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3288 (+0.97%).

2016 Avg (November) 34.2270
2015 Avg (November) 33.8982

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Month High Low Average
January 31.2597 28.7631 29.8350
February 32.5213 30.2681 31.2618
March 32.5702 30.8841 31.7020
April 33.7499 31.6429 32.9501
May 33.7537 30.2455 31.2940
June 33.0373 30.5280 31.6805
July 34.2555 32.2342 33.1024
August 35.7046 32.4112 34.5500
September 35.0377 32.5513 33.6741
October 35.0709 33.3311 34.1166
November 36.0418 33.1700 34.2270
December 35.6677 34.1093 34.8131