YEARLY HIGH
0.6053 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4555 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5148 ZAR

2016 NIO to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NIO to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.6053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.4555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1498 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5853 to the December average rate of 0.4732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6053 was up 6.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,027 ZAR
2015 Average 2,356 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,278 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 749.15 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5965
0.4620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO 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 0.5461, compared to 0.4835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0548 ZAR (High: 0.5541 / Low: 0.4993). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 ZAR (High: 0.4832 / Low: 0.4628).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0548
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

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 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5853) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1502 (+34.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5853
2015 Avg (January) 0.4351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6053 0.5548 0.5853
February 0.5849 0.5422 0.5637
March 0.5628 0.5235 0.5438
April 0.5421 0.5016 0.5184
May 0.5541 0.4993 0.5374
June 0.5484 0.5038 0.5281
July 0.5178 0.4848 0.5037
August 0.5064 0.4617 0.4778
September 0.5041 0.4655 0.4865
October 0.4929 0.4664 0.4797
November 0.4976 0.4555 0.4800
December 0.4832 0.4628 0.4732