2016 SDG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7636 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0515 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3881 ZAR

2016 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.7636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 2.0515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7121 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6620 to the December average rate of 2.1351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7636 was up 6.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,818 ZAR

2015 Average 10,614 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,258 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,560.34 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7146

2.0824

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.5267, compared to 2.2495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2616 ZAR (High: 2.5945 / Low: 2.3329). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0887 ZAR (High: 2.1740 / Low: 2.0853).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2616

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0887

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1239 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.6620) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6883 (+34.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.6620

2015 Avg (January) 1.9737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7636	2.5080	2.6620
February	2.6461	2.4981	2.5908
March	2.5965	2.4213	2.5197
April	2.4938	2.3369	2.3959
May	2.5945	2.3329	2.5131
June	2.5715	2.3652	2.4785
July	2.4310	2.2925	2.3678
August	2.4103	2.1952	2.2658
September	2.4015	2.2181	2.3140
October	2.3451	2.1348	2.2511
November	2.2227	2.0515	2.1633
December	2.1740	2.0853	2.1351