2016 VUV to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1489 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1246 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1350 ZAR

2016 VUV to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VUV to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1442 to the December average rate of 0.1282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1489 was up 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 744 ZAR

2015 Average 590 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 623 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.44 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1458

0.1266

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.1392, compared to 0.1309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1392

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0124 ZAR (High: 0.1439 / Low: 0.1316). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 ZAR (High: 0.1305 / Low: 0.1246).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1442) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+29.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1442

2015 Avg (January) 0.1116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1489	0.1386	0.1442
February	0.1431	0.1350	0.1399
March	0.1450	0.1353	0.1395
April	0.1406	0.1315	0.1354
May	0.1439	0.1316	0.1394
June	0.1415	0.1318	0.1367
July	0.1374	0.1287	0.1339
August	0.1370	0.1253	0.1294
September	0.1362	0.1274	0.1326
October	0.1346	0.1263	0.1307
November	0.1346	0.1252	0.1305
December	0.1305	0.1246	0.1282