2016 UYU to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5477 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4478 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4880 ZAR

2016 UYU to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.5477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.4478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0999 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5312 to the December average rate of 0.4819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5477 was up 2.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,738 ZAR

2015 Average 2,340 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,239 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 499.59 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5379

0.4566

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.4914, compared to 0.4847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4914

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0601 ZAR (High: 0.5078 / Low: 0.4478). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 ZAR (High: 0.4812 / Low: 0.4668).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0601

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5312) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0582 (+12.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5312

2015 Avg (January) 0.4730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5477	0.5102	0.5312
February	0.5200	0.4771	0.5001
March	0.4919	0.4627	0.4774
April	0.4867	0.4482	0.4634
May	0.5078	0.4478	0.4864
June	0.5043	0.4697	0.4898
July	0.4812	0.4668	0.4757
August	0.5118	0.4595	0.4758
September	0.5107	0.4737	0.4888
October	0.5094	0.4802	0.4947
November	0.5121	0.4703	0.4913
December	0.4936	0.4671	0.4819