2016 ZAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1714.6539 STD

YEARLY LOW

1331.0528 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1511.0858 STD

2016 ZAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1714.6539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1331.0528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 383.6010 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1385.2262 to the December average rate of 1679.0648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1714.6539 was down 11.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 1928.4803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 85,732,694 STD

2015 Average 86,924,112 STD

Yearly Trough Low 66,552,642 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,180,051.99 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1708.4486

1355.8424

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to STD 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 1426.3378, compared to 1595.8338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 169.4960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1426.3378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1595.8338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 149.2389 STD (High: 1648.9412 / Low: 1499.7023). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.9948 STD (High: 1462.3893 / Low: 1392.3945).

August Spread (Volatile) ±149.2389

March Spread (Stable) ±69.9948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 61.9211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.9211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1679.0648) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1494.6281), the exchange rate shifted by +184.4366 (+12.34%).

2016 Avg (December) 1679.0648

2015 Avg (December) 1494.6281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1455.5608	1331.0528	1385.2262
February	1455.7143	1371.0373	1401.4511
March	1462.3893	1392.3945	1435.1542
April	1518.6835	1416.5582	1476.8279
May	1497.1611	1380.9813	1414.9068
June	1506.1085	1396.0251	1444.4604
July	1582.4623	1495.5851	1537.1492
August	1648.9412	1499.7023	1588.5682
September	1615.0278	1507.8919	1552.6520
October	1651.6526	1545.3634	1593.5312
November	1676.0610	1574.1443	1624.0372
December	1714.6539	1639.6378	1679.0648

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