YEARLY HIGH
1684.0424 VND
YEARLY LOW
1329.1793 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1526.2223 VND

2016 ZAR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1684.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1329.1793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 354.8631 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1376.6933 to the December average rate of 1637.7945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1684.0424 was down 10.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 1882.0995, 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 84,202,122 VND
2015 Average 86,237,885 VND
Yearly Trough Low 66,458,965 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,743,156.64 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1663.9046
1350.5832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VND 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 1451.7732, compared to 1600.6714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 148.8983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1451.7732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1600.6714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 152.3555 VND (High: 1571.0125 / Low: 1418.6570). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.5331 VND (High: 1677.6930 / Low: 1608.1600).

May Spread (Volatile) ±152.3555
December Spread (Stable) ±69.5331

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 67.1591 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -67.1591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1608.0112) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1584.6853), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3258 (+1.47%).

2016 Avg (November) 1608.0112
2015 Avg (November) 1584.6853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1454.7853 1329.1793 1376.6933
February 1467.4403 1377.8820 1412.5289
March 1509.4164 1408.7824 1452.1647
April 1566.9582 1464.6632 1527.2046
May 1571.0125 1418.6570 1460.0456
June 1550.1315 1433.4603 1482.0018
July 1603.3794 1510.1534 1550.0629
August 1672.6388 1522.7809 1620.4726
September 1652.4789 1529.3847 1585.0673
October 1644.3572 1559.9511 1602.6202
November 1684.0424 1552.1651 1608.0112
December 1677.6930 1608.1600 1637.7945