2016 ZAR to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1351 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.1064 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1224 AWG

2016 ZAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.1351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.1064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1102 to the December average rate of 0.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1351 was down 14.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1584, 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 6,753 AWG

2015 Average 7,062 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 5,319 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,433.90 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1323

0.1082

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AWG 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 0.1166, compared to 0.1281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0128 AWG (High: 0.1263 / Low: 0.1135). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 AWG (High: 0.1328 / Low: 0.1273).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1283) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.29%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1283

2015 Avg (November) 0.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1159	0.1064	0.1102
February	0.1177	0.1109	0.1135
March	0.1214	0.1133	0.1168
April	0.1260	0.1177	0.1228
May	0.1263	0.1135	0.1172
June	0.1244	0.1146	0.1189
July	0.1290	0.1212	0.1246
August	0.1345	0.1224	0.1303
September	0.1327	0.1230	0.1273
October	0.1324	0.1255	0.1288
November	0.1351	0.1241	0.1283
December	0.1328	0.1273	0.1296