2016 XDR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.3099 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

18.2137 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.4478 ZAR

2016 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 23.3099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 18.2137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0962 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5025 to the December average rate of 18.6702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.3099 was up 5.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.1318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,550 ZAR

2015 Average 89,344 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 91,069 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,481.21 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.8858

18.2870

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 21.5630, compared to 19.3327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5630

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.0296 ZAR (High: 22.1789 / Low: 20.1493). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8436 ZAR (High: 19.0574 / Low: 18.2137).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0296

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8436

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1946 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 22.5025) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.4519), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0506 (+36.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 22.5025

2015 Avg (January) 16.4519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.3099	21.4275	22.5025
February	22.5277	21.1794	22.0363
March	22.0540	20.8097	21.4416
April	21.4689	20.0877	20.5848
May	22.1789	20.1493	21.5851
June	21.9549	20.5039	21.2278
July	20.6121	19.3690	20.0331
August	20.4220	18.5920	19.2531
September	20.3508	18.9127	19.7074
October	19.7118	18.6120	19.2327
November	19.6670	18.3159	19.0995
December	19.0574	18.2137	18.6702