YEARLY HIGH
0.1494 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1162 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1323 ZAR

2016 RSD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RSD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1443 to the December average rate of 0.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1494 was up 4.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 747 ZAR
2015 Average 587 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 581 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1469
0.1159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.1398, compared to 0.1248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0118 ZAR (High: 0.1328 / Low: 0.1210). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 ZAR (High: 0.1219 / Low: 0.1162).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1443) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0345 (+31.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1443
2015 Avg (January) 0.1099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1494 0.1380 0.1443
February 0.1478 0.1364 0.1429
March 0.1426 0.1359 0.1389
April 0.1412 0.1311 0.1349
May 0.1438 0.1328 0.1407
June 0.1421 0.1323 0.1374
July 0.1326 0.1259 0.1293
August 0.1328 0.1210 0.1253
September 0.1324 0.1232 0.1282
October 0.1285 0.1209 0.1249
November 0.1265 0.1191 0.1226
December 0.1219 0.1162 0.1185