2016 ZAR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ZAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ZAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 125.8568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 91.8136.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.0431 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.9776 to the December average rate of 120.8638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 125.8568 was down 9.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 139.0738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ZAR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 101.8734, compared to 119.0602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.1868 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 16.8219 BIF (High: 115.9755 / Low: 99.1536). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5504 BIF (High: 102.0788 / Low: 96.5284).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.4133 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 119.6719) against the same month in 2015 (average: 110.0489), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6230 (+8.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 100.7854 | 91.8136 | 95.9776 |
| February | 102.0788 | 96.5284 | 98.7481 |
| March | 105.8630 | 97.9483 | 101.6601 |
| April | 109.5680 | 101.6230 | 106.3730 |
| May | 109.2224 | 98.7552 | 101.9597 |
| June | 115.9755 | 99.1536 | 106.5221 |
| July | 119.3658 | 112.2490 | 115.1493 |
| August | 124.5150 | 113.6200 | 120.7644 |
| September | 123.1344 | 114.2760 | 118.2189 |
| October | 122.7518 | 116.5859 | 119.6929 |
| November | 125.8568 | 116.0583 | 119.6719 |
| December | 124.2619 | 118.3481 | 120.8638 |