2016 ZAR to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1823 ARS

YEARLY LOW

0.7888 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0086 ARS

2016 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.1823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.7888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3935 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8334 to the December average rate of 1.1428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1823 was up 34.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8773, 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 59,114 ARS

2015 Average 36,302 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 39,441 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,672.61 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1737

0.8024

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ARS 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 0.9313, compared to 1.0859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9313

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1296 ARS (High: 1.0014 / Low: 0.8717). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0526 ARS (High: 1.0050 / Low: 0.9524).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1296

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0526

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 0.0617 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1428) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3904 (+51.89%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1428

2015 Avg (December) 0.7524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8774	0.7888	0.8334
February	1.0014	0.8717	0.9365
March	1.0089	0.9226	0.9707
April	1.0050	0.9524	0.9852
May	1.0053	0.8830	0.9236
June	1.0176	0.8926	0.9383
July	1.0781	0.9954	1.0348
August	1.1114	1.0223	1.0780
September	1.1286	1.0232	1.0723
October	1.1179	1.0588	1.0901
November	1.1295	1.0661	1.0972
December	1.1823	1.1030	1.1428