2016 PYG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0028 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0023 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0026 ZAR

2016 PYG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 0.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0028 was up 3.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14 ZAR

2015 Average 12 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 12 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.65 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0028

0.0024

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0027, compared to 0.0025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0023).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0028) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+13.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0028

2015 Avg (January) 0.0024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0028	0.0027	0.0028
February	0.0028	0.0026	0.0027
March	0.0028	0.0026	0.0027
April	0.0027	0.0026	0.0026
May	0.0028	0.0025	0.0027
June	0.0027	0.0025	0.0027
July	0.0026	0.0025	0.0026
August	0.0027	0.0024	0.0025
September	0.0026	0.0024	0.0025
October	0.0026	0.0024	0.0025
November	0.0025	0.0023	0.0024
December	0.0025	0.0023	0.0024