2016 ZAR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2766 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.2179 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2506 AED

2016 ZAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.2766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2257 to the December average rate of 0.2649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2766 was down 14.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3250, 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 13,831 AED

2015 Average 14,474 AED

Yearly Trough Low 10,894 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,936.97 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2710

0.2216

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AED 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 0.2388, compared to 0.2624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2388

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0261 AED (High: 0.2586 / Low: 0.2325). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 AED (High: 0.2719 / Low: 0.2598).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2629) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+1.28%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2629

2015 Avg (November) 0.2596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2373	0.2179	0.2257
February	0.2411	0.2272	0.2325
March	0.2486	0.2321	0.2392
April	0.2581	0.2411	0.2515
May	0.2586	0.2325	0.2402
June	0.2548	0.2348	0.2437
July	0.2642	0.2483	0.2551
August	0.2756	0.2508	0.2669
September	0.2719	0.2518	0.2609
October	0.2711	0.2569	0.2637
November	0.2766	0.2543	0.2629
December	0.2719	0.2598	0.2649