YEARLY HIGH
0.1506 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1186 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1365 BBD

2016 ZAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.1506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.1186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0320 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1229 to the December average rate of 0.1445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1506 was down 14.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1769, 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 7,531 BBD
2015 Average 7,881 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,932 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,599.14 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1476
0.1207
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ZAR to BBD 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 0.1300, compared to 0.1429 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.1300
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.1429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0142 BBD (High: 0.1409 / Low: 0.1266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 BBD (High: 0.1481 / Low: 0.1420).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0142
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0060

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1431) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+1.27%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1431
2015 Avg (November) 0.1413

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1293 0.1186 0.1229
February 0.1313 0.1237 0.1266
March 0.1354 0.1264 0.1302
April 0.1406 0.1313 0.1369
May 0.1409 0.1266 0.1308
June 0.1387 0.1278 0.1327
July 0.1439 0.1352 0.1389
August 0.1501 0.1366 0.1453
September 0.1481 0.1371 0.1421
October 0.1476 0.1399 0.1436
November 0.1506 0.1384 0.1431
December 0.1481 0.1420 0.1445