2016 SRD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2223 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7467 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5871 ZAR

2016 SRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 4.2223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.7467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4756 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0783 to the December average rate of 1.8827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2223 was down 4.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.4240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,111 ZAR

2015 Average 19,153 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,734 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,377.96 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.2981

1.6606

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 3.2427, compared to 1.9315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4620 ZAR (High: 2.9576 / Low: 2.4956). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0953 ZAR (High: 1.9284 / Low: 1.8331).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4620

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0964 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.0783) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.5060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5723 (+16.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.0783

2015 Avg (January) 3.5060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2223	3.8754	4.0783
February	4.0490	3.8197	3.9584
March	3.9632	3.7162	3.8490
April	2.9576	2.4956	2.7526
May	2.7794	2.4059	2.6322
June	2.4354	2.0577	2.1858
July	2.0919	1.9585	2.0392
August	1.9893	1.8583	1.9165
September	2.0175	1.7467	1.8804
October	2.0297	1.7876	1.9313
November	1.9945	1.8473	1.9390
December	1.9284	1.8331	1.8827