2016 NZD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9529 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

9.4684 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2337 ZAR

2016 NZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 10.9529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.4684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4845 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6538 to the December average rate of 9.7393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.9529 was up 2.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.6721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,765 ZAR

2015 Average 44,536 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 47,342 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,422.53 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.7452

9.6479

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 10.4311, compared to 10.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.9893 ZAR (High: 10.6081 / Low: 9.6188). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4367 ZAR (High: 10.5610 / Low: 10.1244).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9893

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3402 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.6538) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.8275), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8263 (+20.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 10.6538

2015 Avg (January) 8.8275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9529	10.2877	10.6538
February	10.7046	10.1296	10.4861
March	10.5610	10.1244	10.3624
April	10.3280	9.8452	10.0651
May	10.6556	9.9214	10.3977
June	10.8010	10.3335	10.6218
July	10.6901	9.9769	10.2816
August	10.6081	9.6188	9.9513
September	10.6286	9.8561	10.2890
October	10.1631	9.6916	9.9732
November	10.2690	9.7830	9.9833
December	9.9955	9.4684	9.7393