YEARLY HIGH
0.4641 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3785 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4167 ZAR

2016 THB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the THB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.4641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0856 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4507 to the December average rate of 0.3874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4641 was up 5.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 116,029 ZAR
2015 Average 93,111 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 94,621 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,407.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4570
0.3811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 0.4344, compared to 0.3989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0392 ZAR (High: 0.4231 / Low: 0.3839). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 ZAR (High: 0.3948 / Low: 0.3785).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

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 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4507) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0976 (+27.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4507
2015 Avg (January) 0.3531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4641 0.4290 0.4507
February 0.4542 0.4261 0.4436
March 0.4506 0.4204 0.4364
April 0.4327 0.4074 0.4165
May 0.4420 0.4070 0.4320
June 0.4382 0.4100 0.4274
July 0.4200 0.3995 0.4111
August 0.4231 0.3839 0.3965
September 0.4215 0.3902 0.4056
October 0.4047 0.3870 0.3975
November 0.4063 0.3799 0.3954
December 0.3948 0.3785 0.3874