YEARLY HIGH
0.5021 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4210 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4556 ZAR

2016 TWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.5021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4870 to the December average rate of 0.4331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5021 was up 4.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,511 ZAR
2015 Average 2,007 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,105 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.60 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4924
0.4278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.4701, compared to 0.4411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0436 ZAR (High: 0.4840 / Low: 0.4404). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 ZAR (High: 0.4423 / Low: 0.4210).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

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 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4870) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1218 (+33.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4870
2015 Avg (January) 0.3652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5021 0.4690 0.4870
February 0.4845 0.4579 0.4750
March 0.4822 0.4577 0.4704
April 0.4703 0.4408 0.4517
May 0.4840 0.4404 0.4702
June 0.4797 0.4496 0.4662
July 0.4580 0.4365 0.4487
August 0.4615 0.4250 0.4363
September 0.4596 0.4302 0.4471
October 0.4509 0.4291 0.4412
November 0.4516 0.4223 0.4401
December 0.4423 0.4210 0.4331